Agent: Ramirez won't be leaving Bologna

Liverpool and Manchester United will have to switch their attentions elsewhere after Bologna midfielder Gaston Ramirez revealed he is happy to stay with the Italian club.

Ramirez has been earning rave reviews in Italy and has been attracting interest from a number of top clubs across Europe.

Manchester United have been keeping a close eye on his development, while reports in Italy suggested Liverpool were in pole position to clinch his signature in January.

Kenny Dalglish is keen to strengthen his squad and give them every chance of securing a top four finish at the end of the season.

But Ramirez's agent Vincenzo D'Ippolito insists the 21-year-old is happy to stay at Bologna after he recently signed a new deal which keeps him at the club until 2016.

D'Ippolito said: "There is nothing to say about Ramirez. He's only just extended his contract. He won't be leaving Bologna."

Source: talkSPORT

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