Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he will not allow Daniel Sturridge - or any other first-team player - to leave in January.

The England international, not available for a third straight match because of a calf strain, has found his chances limited this season and that has led to continued speculation about his future at the club.

He was recently linked with a loan move to Liverpool's League Cup semi final opponents Saints, with a view to a potential £25m switch next summer, and has since been linked with West Ham.

However, Klopp is adamant he will not be offloading anyone when the transfer window opens, with his side busy mounting a title challenge.

"You and your colleagues create stories which are not stories and then you ask me about a story which is not a story," said Klopp.

"There is absolutely no thought to sell any player from the first-team squad. I don't think it would make sense.

"Unfortunately Daniel is not in training now and that is what I am more concerned about than any transfer rumours - but I am prepared for everything you could ask me in January."