Liverpool have rejected a report claiming chief executive Rick Parry has agreed a deal with Chelsea for the sale of Steven Gerrard in the summer.
The Sunday newspaper report suggested Parry had met with Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon last week to agree a deal in principle for the sale of the England midfielder.
But Parry insists no such meeting took place and that both he and Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez are determined to do all they keen to keep Reds skipper Gerrard at Anfield.
Parry told the club's website www.liverpoolfc.tv: "I did not meet with Peter Kenyon nor did I agree a deal for Steven Gerrard. Both Rafa Benitez and myself have made it clear to Steven that we want him to stay and that we see his future at Anfield.
"We are used to the speculation surrounding Stevie but what is disappointing is that a single telephone call from the newspaper to check what are fairly basic facts would have completely demolished the story."
Liverpool will consult their lawyers to decide what legal action, if any, should be taken.
