Agent: 'Subotic won't quit for Liverpool'

Liverpool have been told they will need to look elsewhere for a new central defender after Neven Subotic confirmed he has no intention of leaving Borussia Dortmund.

Kenny Dalglish is eager to improve his options in central defence this summer and Birmingham City defender Scott Dann is also a target.

Subotic has been discussed at Anfield and the Dortmund defender has no shortage of admirers across Europe.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all expressed an interest in the 22-year-old defender, who played Under-17 and Under-20 football for USA.

Subotic joined Dortmund from Mainz in 2008 and his performances in defence since then have attracted a long list of potential suitors.

But the player's agent, Stephen Kelly, insists Subotic is eager to remain at Dortmund and represent the German champions in the Champions League next season.

"Neven will not be leaving Dortmund this summer, I am certain. He is happy there and has a very good contract, one that expires in 2014," he said.

"Of course there is interest and, has been from the beginning, but he does not want to leave the club. He wants to play for them in the Champions League."

Source: TalkSport