Liverpool bid for Riera rejected

Liverpool have had an offer for Albert Riera rejected by Espanyol. Liverpool offered up to £12 million to land the player now; which was swiftly rejected by Espanyol who are looking for much money money.

"We are very disappointed with the quotes made by the player last week," said Espanyol president Daniel Sanchez Libre.

"If a player wants to leave then they should speak with the club, not the press.

"If a club wants to sign Riera then the price will be 24million euros (£19million), and that figure will not change."