Liverpool respond to 'unfounded allegations' by Bobby Duncan's agent

Liverpool have responded "unfounded allegations" made about the club by the agent of teenage striker Bobby Duncan.

The 18-year-old's agent, Saif Rubie, accused the Reds of "mentally bullying" and "destroying the life" of the 18-year-old in a post on social media.

Rubie was referring to Liverpool blocking Duncan from joining Fiorentina on loan.

It read: "Liverpool Football Club is aware and disappointed by the unattributed comments and unfounded allegations that have been made in the media regarding one of our players.

"As the interests of the player in question are not best served by either inaccurate speculation, inflammatory statements or public discourse, we will be making no further comment.

"We will, however, continue our efforts to work privately with the player to find resolution in the best interests of all involved."