Rafa dismisses Bayern talk
19 Nov 2007 - 14:07:07
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has laughed off weekend reports suggesting he is set to quit Anfield and join Bayern Munich.
The stories suggested the Bundesliga giants had put the former Valencia boss at the top of their wanted list, but Benitez has dismissed the speculation.
He told the Reds' official website: "It's always flattering to be linked with other big clubs because it must mean you are doing something right.
"But even if I was approached I would tell whichever club it was that I'm really happy with my club, my squad, my supporters and my city.
"There are still many things which I want to do here so I am planning on being here for a long time."
Benitez has also dismissed stories linking him with a bid to buy Athletic Bilbao teenager Javi Martinez.
He added: "He is a young player who we know about because Bilbao paid good money for him.
"But we are not watching the player and are not thinking about signing him, as I have read in the Spanish press."