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Liverpool have rejected a number of approaches for in-demand midfielder Kevin Stewart .

The ECHO understands that the 23-year-old has been the subject of interest from a whole host of clubs, including Swansea City, West Brom, Brighton, Newcastle and Aston Villa.

However, the Reds, who turned down a bid of £6million for Stewart last summer, have no intention of selling the former Tottenham trainee during the January window.

Stewart is viewed as the perfect squad player by Jurgen Klopp and the manager is determined to retain his services. Klopp has been highly impressed by his development over the past 12 months with the German praising his attitude and the intensity of his training.

Since making his debut in last January’s FA Cup tie at Exeter City, Stewart has gone on to make 18 first-team appearances. His progress was rewarded with a new five-year deal back in November.

His chances have been limited so far this term with two starts and five substitute outings but he’s expected to feature in this Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie with Plymouth Argyle at Anfield. Klopp views Stewart as a reliable back-up to captain Jordan Henderson in the holding midfield role.

Liverpool will rebuff any further attempts to sign Stewart in January and intend to re-assess the situation in the summer. Having joined the Reds from Tottenham on a free transfer three years ago, Stewart is now valued by the club around the £10million to £12million mark.