Milan Baros has rejected an approach from French champions Lyon and insists he wants to stay at
Liverpool.
The 23-year-old Czech Republic striker had been expected to leave
Liverpool, despite their
Champions League win.
Former
Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier, newly-appointed at Lyon, was interested in an £8m deal for Baros.
But Baros' representative Dalibor Lacina said: "Milan's decision has been made easier by the fact that
Liverpool are playing in the
Champions League."
He added: "This is not a decision against Lyon - this is a decision for
Liverpool."
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez may yet have final say, however, as he chases Southampton's Peter Crouch and Feyenoord's Dirk Kuijt.
Baros was critical of Benitez on occasions last season, andcould be surplus to requirements.
