Liverpool FC deny interest in Werder Bremen star Aaron Hunt

Aaron Hunt 300LIVERPOOL today distanced themselves from reports linking them with Werder Bremen hot-shot Aaron Hunt.It had been claimed in the German media the Reds are planning a January swoop for the 23-year-old, who has scored three goals in his last three Bundesliga appearances.Hunt - who is a German Under-21 international - is out of contract at the end of the current campaign and has caught the eye of a number of clubs across Europe.The same reports also suggested Rafa Benitez was preparing to tempt Bremen into doing business early by using Ryan Babel as part of a swop deal.However, he is not on Benitez's January shopping list and the club do not anticipate conducting any major business when the transfer window opens in the new year.Benitez was expected back at Melwood today following the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea but the next week will be quiet for the manager, given that so many of his squad are on international duty.However, he will be keeping a close eye on Alberto Aquilani, as the £20m midfielder continues to edge closer to making his first team debut.

Source: Liverpool_Echo