Rafa Benitez has warned interested parties that he has no intention of letting Peter Crouch leave Liverpool in January.
Crouch was a key performer for The Reds last term, with his efforts in front of goal cementing him a regular spot for England, but he has found it tough to make an impression at Anfield this season.
Although an advocate of the rotation system, Benitez has allowed Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy to form a solid partnership and a number of clubs have been alerted to Crouch's plight on Merseyside.
Benitez is aware that a number of clubs are keeping tabs on Crouch, but the Spanish tactician feels they are wasting their time.
"I'm happy with the strikers I have here," said Benitez. "We don't want to sell Peter.
"We are not even thinking about it. We are in four competitions and I want to keep my strikers. I'm happy with Peter."
Benitez has told Crouch that he will soon get the chance to prove his class in front of goal.
"When we played with Kuyt and Crouch we were winning five games in a row and people were saying the understanding between them is good," added Benitez.
"Now it's being said about Bellamy and Kuyt. But Robbie Fowler is also a clever player.
"All four are good and they must be ready because we have four games in a few days."