Duo rule out move to Liverpool

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The agent of Turkey manager Guus Hiddink has dismissed reports linking the Dutchman with the vacacy at Liverpool.

Rafa Benitez left the Reds post on Thursday by mutual consent after six years at the helm.

But, Cees van Nieuwenhuizen claimed that former Chelsea boss Hiddink would not be turning his back on Turkey having only recently taken up the post.

"Guus has shown over the years that he is loyal to agreements that he signed," Van Nieuwenhuizen said. "There is no reason why he would change such behaviour.

"Guus just started two weeks ago in Turkey and as much as he likes the Premier League and as much as he respects Liverpool as a legendary club with a great future ahead, a switch would be hardly doable.

"I know, never say never and especially in football this is true, but for me this is an impossible thought."

BBC Sport also spoke to representatives of both Croatia manager Slaven Bilic and former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard.

Bilic's agent and brother Domagoj admitted the Liverpool job was appealing, saying: "An offer has not come - not yet anyway - so we will not discuss it. But if any offer does come we will of course discuss it."

Rijkaard's agent Perry Overmeers was less enthusiastic, however, saying that his client would honour his current deal with Turkish side Galatasaray.

"Rumours linking Frank to Liverpool are just that, rumours," Overmeers said.

"Frank is the type of person who likes to fulfil his obligations and he has one year left on his contract with Galatasaray."

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.