Leeds United's Sam Byram shrugs off links to Liverpool, Arsenal and Sunderland

Sam Byram: Ignoring links to Premier League trio

In-demand Leeds star Sam Byram insists he's keen to remain with the Whites and help the club push towards promotion next season.

Byram, who can operate at right-back or on the right side of midfield, has been linked with moves to the Premier League in recent weeks, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Sunderland all reportedly keen.

The Black Cats are thought to have had a £5million bid rejected by Leeds last week, but Byram, 21, insists he's only concentrating on helping Leeds gain promotion from the Championship and hopes to do so as a first-team regular.

"As a team, we’ve got to look towards getting promotion,” Byram told the club's official site. "That’s the main focus. 

"From a personal point of view, I want to keep trying to improve and play as many games as I can.

"I haven’t met [new boss] Uwe Rosler yet so I’m looking forward to getting back to pre-season and trying to impress him throughout the month."

Byram has made over 100 first-team appearances since making his debut for Leeds under Neil Warnock in August 2012.

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Sevilla warn Liverpool that Carlos Bacca will cost their full £21.5m release clause

Carlos Bacca: Has a £21.5million release clause in his contract

Sevilla have told Liverpool that Carlos Bacca will cost every penny of his £21.5million release clause if they want to sign him this summer.

Reports over the weekend suggested Reds boss Brendan Rodgers would abandon his bid to sign Christian Benteke from Aston Villa and instead look to sign Colombia hitman Bacca from Europa League winners Sevilla.

Benteke has a £32.5million release clause at Aston Villa, while Bacca would be a much cheaper alternative, despite his impressive haul of 28 goals in all competitions last season.

However, Sevilla sporting director Monchi has warned any potential suitors that the Spanish club have no intention of cashing in on the forward unless the release clause is met.

Monchi is quoted by the Daily Mirror: "We have no intention of selling him.

"If someone wants Bacca, they have to pay his clause. He’s told us that it’s his desire to stay with the club and I don’t see any other possibility."

At 28-year-old, however, Liverpool would have to decide if Bacca would be worth the investment, particularly in light of the club's policy of only investing big money in players who are likely to at least retain their retail value.

Liverpool have bolstered their forward options with the signing of Danny Ings from Burnley, but with Rickie Lambert, Fabio Borini and Mario Balotelli all tipped to leave the club this summer, the Reds are still in need of new strikers.

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Hard work at Liverpool starts now, says Danny Ings

Danny Ings: Currently on duty with England U21s

Danny Ings has labelled his move to Liverpool a dream - but admits he must work hard and "never get complacent" if he's to be a success at Anfield.

The England U21 striker will officially join Liverpool on July 1, subject to a medical, when his Burnley contract expires, although the two clubs are yet to agree a compensation fee.

Burnley rejected the initial offer from Liverpool for the 22-year-old, with a Premier League Compensation Committee likely to become involved, but Ings is thinking only of establishing himself at Anfield.

"Words can’t describe the move that I’ve got for myself," he told Sky Sports News HQ. "At the same time, I’ve worked my way up from the bottom so it’s even more special for me. 

"It’s a challenge I’m really looking forward to. I’ll never get complacent with anything like that. 

"Now I’ve got that move obviously I’ll work even harder to get into that team and be the best professional I can be."

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Hard work at Liverpool starts now, says Danny Ings

Danny Ings says his dream move to Liverpool marks just the start of his hard work.

The England U21 striker will officially join Liverpool on July 1, subject to a medical, when his Burnley contract expires, although the two clubs are yet to agree a compensation fee.

Burnley rejected the initial offer from Liverpool for the 22-year-old, with a Premier League Compensation Committee likely to become involved, but Ings is thinking only of establishing himself at Anfield.

"Words can’t describe the move that I’ve got for myself," he told Sky Sports News HQ. "At the same time, I’ve worked my way up from the bottom so it’s even more special for me. 

"It’s a challenge I’m really looking forward to. I’ll never get complacent with anything like that. 

"Now I’ve got that move obviously I’ll work even harder to get into that team and be the best professional I can be."

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