Staying put: Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina (Picture: PA)

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina insists he has no intention of ending his eight-year Anfield association in the summer.

Barcelona have been repeatedly linked with the Spain international as a replacement for Victor Valdes, who wants a fresh challenge away from the Nou Camp.

Arsenal are also reported to be lining up a summer swoop for Reina but the 30-year-old shot-stopper said: ‘Any talk of me joining Barca is just speculation. I’ve got a contract at Liverpool and I’m very happy here.

Happy: Luis Suarez of Liverpool (Picture: Getty)

‘I am sure Victor Valdes with have his reasons for deciding to leave Barcelona. I respect him. He’s my [international] team-mate and friend. He’ll be leaving with his head held high, as he’s given his all to Barcelona.’




Reina, who was at Barca as a boy, also reckons that Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will also be staying where he is rather than take up any offer to move to Spain.

‘I can’t see Luis playing in La Liga,’ he added. ‘I think he will stay at Liverpool. He is a great player.’