Reina hints at United interest

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has not drawn a line through a potential move to rival club Manchester United next season.

The Spain international has kept four straight clean sheets in the English Premier League to help the Reds catapult up the table to sixth place, as part of the side’s rejuvenation under Kenny Dalglish.

The 28-year-old Reina – who defended the move of compatriot Fernando Torres to Chelsea on the final day of the January transfer window – acknowledged the forthcoming retirement of United shot-stopper Edwin Van der Sar at season’s end and did not guarantee his future at Anfield next season and beyond.

“Yes, well Van der Sar will hang up his gloves in the summer so of course they (United) are looking,” Reina told Spanish radio station Ondo Sera.

“I can’t do anything. I can’t say anything logically as I have a contract with Liverpool.”

“Of course one likes to fight for titles and be in a team that does that. We always fought to be in the Champions League and try to win the title. But unfortunately it hasn’t been the case in the last couple of years.”

Reina hinted that his future playing on Merseyside is reliant upon Liverpool finishing in the top four. The Reds sit six points shy of that spot, though their return to form has revived hopes they can sneak into a Champions League spot.

“I won’t lie, I want to play in the Champions League and challenge for titles,” he said.