John Henry insists he plans to strengthen Liverpool's squad and not weaken it by selling their top stars.

New Liverpool owners plan to strengthen squad not weaken it

Reassurance

Liverpool co-owner John Henry insists he plans to strengthen the squad and not weaken it in January by selling their top stars. Henry has described speculation linking Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina with moves away from Anfield as "destructive and unwarranted". Reds boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he is planning to make new signings when the transfer window reopens in January and Henry has revealed they plan to improve the quality of the squad and not diminish it by selling the likes of Torres or Reina. "We have recently read stories about our intentions for the forthcoming January transfer window and have a sense of humour about this type of inevitable speculation," Henry told the club's. "As everyone knows we are new to English football, but not to sport, and we are studying all options. Opportunities and value will drive spending in January and in the future. "Our clear focus from day one of our ownership has been - and will be - to improve the club and focus on what it will take to put Liverpool FC consistently in a position to challenge for trophies. "We intend to build this club the right way."Stories about our top players leaving are destructive and unwarranted but we realise that this kind of speculation is also common. "We intend to build on the strength of the current squad, not undermine it. And I can reassure our supporters that we have no intention of allowing the team to be weakened going forward."