Dalglish says Carroll staying put

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish tried to put an end to speculation about striker Andy Carroll’s future after stressing there will be no transfer movement in or out of the club in the current window.

The Reds’ £35 million record signing has become the focal point of much speculation after enduring a difficult first year at Anfield following his move from Newcastle. Having been linked with a highly unlikely cut-price return to the Magpies, reports emerged at the weekend which claimed Manchester City had turned down an offer to swap Carroll for their wantaway striker Carlos Tevez.

Ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash at Wolves, Dalglish, a staunch defender of the England man, refused to comment on speculation but categorically stated there would be no activity at Anfield before tonight.

“There is no-one going in or out the club before the window [closes],” said the Scot. “I don’t read the papers so I don’t know [about speculation] but we have covered what we have to say. We don’t need to justify what people are speculating about, do we?”