Lionel Messi's agent makes shocking transfer claim, Chelsea to launch £85 million bid for Manchester United superstar and more: Transfer Roundup, 22 December 2018

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 23, 2018 13:16 GMT

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Pascal Gross brushes aside Liverpool transfer link

Brighton's Pascal Gross has put an end to rumours linking him with Liverpool. He said that the team had a laugh about it.

He told The Argus.

"I don't read the newspapers but then maybe some friends or here [at the club] someone sees it and makes a joke.

"I have got nothing to say about it.

"I am really enjoying and I'm really happy to play in the Premier League with Brighton.

"I hope we can continue as we have done. At the moment that is everything I care about. All the other stuff, that's not my business."

The German midfielder has garnered interest from West Ham and Southampton as well but is likely to stay put at Brighton.

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