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Liverpool Boss Rafa not for Bayern

by Alexander Banks on Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Rafa not for Bayern Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says he is flattered to be linked with German giants Bayern Munich but says he plans to be witfor h the Merseysiders for many years to come.

Liverpool are trading at 8/1 to win the Premiership with Bodog. Bayern are 1/5 to win the Bundesliga with the same sportsbook.

The former Valencia manager says he isnt tempted to leave the Merseysiders no matter what club makes approaches.

Benitez said on Liverpool´s official website: "I heard about the rumours at the weekend, and it is 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 am really happy with my club, my squad, my supporters and my city."

He added: "There are still many things which I want to do here, so I am planning on being here for a long time."

Benitez said he is not planning to buy Athletic Bilbao's highly talented 19-year-old Javi Martinez, despite continuing reports in the Spanish media.

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."