GERARD HOULLIER has defended his transfer record at Liverpool by stressing that for every Anfield flop there was a player whose full value will become apparent in future seasons.

Gerard Houllier has defended his transfer record at Liverpool by stressing that for every Anfield flop there was a player whose full value will only become apparent in future seasons.

John Arne Riise’s agent will contact Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier to assure him the defender is committed to the Anfield club.

The agent of Monaco's John Arne Riise has claimed she is "100% certain" that the Norwegian will be joining Liverpool.