Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has denied any knowledge of an agreement with Luis Suárez which would allow the striker to leave should the club fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Suárez has had a remarkable season since returning from a 10-match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, and is the Premier League's leading scorer with 13 in just nine games, following four in Wednesday's 5-1 defeat of Norwich.
The Anfield side successfully staved off interest from Arsenal in the summer and there were suggestions Suárez had been persuaded to stay for another season to help Liverpool attain Champions League football, on the proviso that he could leave if they were to fail.
Rodgers congratulates Suárez after his hat-trick against Norwich on Wednesday night
"There never was that before and there never was that this summer," Rodgers told the national newspapers. "I didn't sit in on the conversations but as I understand it there is no agreement of any kind.
"The contract was what it was. We want him to stay and with his contract running for two-and-a-half years, I am sure there will be something between now and the end of the season to keep him here.
"There will be a number of dependencies on that but the most important thing is that the player is happy."
Suárez vs Norwich
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(01 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: (L-R) Luis Suarez of Liverpool is congratulated by teammate Stewart Downing after scoring his team's third goal and completing his hat trick during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on April 28, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(02 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's third goal and completing his hat trick during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on April 28, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(03 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: (L-R) Luis Suarez of Liverpool is congratulated by a Liverpool fan after scoring his team's third goal and completing his hat trick during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on April 28, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(04 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: (L-R) Luis Suarez of Liverpool is congratulated by teammate Stewart Downing after scoring his team's third goal and completing his hat trick during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on April 28, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(05 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: (L-R) Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's third goal and completing his hat trick during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on April 28, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(06 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: (L-R) Luis Suarez of Liverpool is congratulated by teammate Stewart Downing after scoring his team's thord goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on April 28, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suare(07 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on April 28, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suare(08 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on April 28, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suare(09 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (R) celebrates scoring a goal with Welsh striker Craig Bellamy (L) during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on April 28, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (R) celebrates his hat-trick with team-mates and supporters during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on April 28, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(11 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates scoring his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on September 29, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(12 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Nuri Sahin of Liverpool celebrates his goal with team mate Luis Suarez during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on September 29, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(13 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Nuri Sahin of Liverpool celebrates his goal with team mate Luis Suarez during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on September 29, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (2nd L) celebrates after scoring his second goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on September 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(15 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Nuri Sahin of Liverpool celebrates his goal with team mate Luis Suarez during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on September 29, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(16 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Nuri Sahin of Liverpool celebrates his goal with team mate Luis Suarez during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on September 29, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (L) celebrates scoring his third goal with team-mate Raheem Sterling (R) during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on September 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(18 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on September 29, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(19 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Nuri Sahin of Liverpool celebrates his goal with team mate Luis Suarez during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on September 29, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Liverpool - Premier League(20 of36)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on September 29, 2012 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on September 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on September 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-NORWICH-LIVERPOOL(23 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his second goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on September 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his second goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road stadium in Norwich, England on September 29, 2012. AFP PHOTO/OLLY GREENWOOD RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Norwich City - Premier League(25 of36)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 4: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates setting up the fifth goal for team mate Raheem Sterling during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on December 4, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Norwich City - Premier League(26 of36)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 4: Luis Suarez celebrates the goal of team mate Raheem Sterling during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on December 4, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-NORWICH(27 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (L) and Liverpool's Danish defender Daniel Agger celebrate as Suarez scores his fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Norwich City - Premier League(28 of36)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 4: Luis Suarez of Liverpool scores his first goal from a long range effort during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on December 4, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-NORWICH(29 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-NORWICH(31 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-NORWICH(32 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (L) and Liverpool's Danish defender Daniel Agger react as Suarez scores his fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-NORWICH(33 of36)
Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez shoots towards goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Norwich City - Premier League(34 of36)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 4: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates his first goal from a long range effort during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on December 4, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Norwich City - Premier League(35 of36)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 4: Luis Suarez of Liverpool leaves the field of play with the match ball after scoring 4 goals during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on December 4, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (L) smiles after collecting the match ball after scoring four goals in the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. Suarez scored four goals as Liverpool won the game 5-1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)