"Last Sunday, we reported that, following secret talks between Rick Parry and Peter Kenyon, a deal had been agreed to sell Steven Gerrard to Chelsea, a transfer that Mr Parry accepted was inevitable and which had first been agreed last June.
"We accept that no such talks have ever been held and that neither Mr Parry nor LFC accept accept such a transfer is inevitable. Nor were there any talks or deal between the clubs last summer. We apologise to both Mr Parry and LFC for any embarrassment caused."