Liverpool have ended any prospect of a groundshare with rivals Everton, with chairman Tom Werner declaring it a "dead issueThere has been talk swirling on Merseyside for a groundshare between the two clubs, with local politicians claiming it is the only viable economic situation.
Werner has claimed the Reds looked into the prospect, but decided that they would rather bow to the wishes of the fans and not enter into a groundshare agreement.
"Our supporters are not for it, therefore it is a dead issue," Werner is quoted as saying in the Daily Mirror. "We have been told countless times they have no desire for us to share a stadium and we have listened to that.
"Everyone knows the two options we are examining - staying at Anfield or a new build on Stanley Park - and we do not want our fans to be disappointed."
Liverpool's stadium plans have been an issue for a number of years but Werner has insisted they will not be rushed into a knee-jerk decision.
He said: "People can say what they want about how long a decision takes but we're still optimistic of finding the right solution."
Meanwhile, former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has backed Liverpool forward Andy Carroll, who signed for the Reds in January for £35 million, to prove a success at Anfield after scoring his first league of the season at the weekend.
Shearer said: "Andy is a young and inexperienced lad with a lot of pressure on him but he will come good. Yes, there will be times when people question him but he's at the right club. At Anfield, he's got a great manager who understands the trials and tribulations of being a young footballer.
"When I moved to Blackburn, I had great guidance there and that was Kenny. Kenny will protect him and look after him as he did me at Blackburn. He did that in a fantastic way.
"Once he settles down, starts to play well and score, you will see the fearsome centre forward that we saw at Newcastle and you'll see the reason why Kenny paid £35 million for him.
"Andy is talented. He is a nightmare for defenders to play against if given the right service and if he is fit enough."
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