Muntari rejects Reds rumour
21 Dec 2007 - 13:39:19
Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari insists he remains fully focussed on Portsmouth despite reported interest from Liverpool.
Pompey's £7million record signing will face the Reds at Anfield on Saturday, but claims he remains 100 per cent committed to the South Coast club.
Muntari joined Portsmouth from Udinese in May and has scored three times in his last four games.
"I have not heard about Liverpool's interest but, before I left Ghana six years ago, I heard Manchester United wanted to sign me and that it was close after I had a trial with them," he said.
"But it came to nothing and I went to Italy with Udinese instead. It turned out well because they are a fantastic club and the president was like a father to me.
"Now though, I'm glad to be in England and doing well for Portsmouth.
"I always said it was my dream to one day play for a big club and, although Liverpool are a really big club and a very good side, Portsmouth can be that as well.
"I've got a five-year contract here and don't want anything else in my head right now, although I will have to refocus again soon when I go with my country to the African Cup of Nations in January.
"At the moment I will just keep my head down and work hard to keep doing well."