The agent of Ajaccio and Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has played down speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool in the summer.

The 27-year-old has been in fine form in Ligue 1 and is rumoured to be a potential replacement for Pepe Reina, who has been linked with Barcelona recently as goalkeeper Victor Valdes does not want to renew his contract.

But despite the speculation, Ochoa’s agent Jorge Berlanga has been quick to dispel any talk of a move to Anfield, but has admitted there is genuine interest in his player from numerous clubs.

“Many clubs are interested in Memo, and they have been watching him, but we are still at the stage of rumours,” said Berlanga to So Foot.

Ochoa has been at Ajaccio since the summer of 2011, having started his career at Mexican side Club America in 2004 as a youngster.

The 50-capped Mexico international has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal over the years and it looks as though he may not be an Ajaccio player for much longer.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admits he is frustrated with his lack of Premier League playing time this season.

The 34-year-old has started twice in the league so far this term and has made another eight appearances as a substitute.

Despite featuring in the Europa League, as well as the FA Cup and the Capital One Cup, Carragher insists minutes in the league should be his main priority but has praised Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers for making him valued.
“The manager has been great with me. He has tried to keep me involved. But listen, I want to start. I’m no different to any other player,” Carragher told reporters.

“I won’t lie, it’s been a difficult season for me in terms of starting games.

“It [Norwich] was only my second start in the league this season, which is disappointing from my point of view, but I said I wouldn’t complain and I’m just trying to get more starts and be involved between now and the end of the season.

“I’ve played a lot in Europe, the FA Cup and League Cup, but the Premier League is the most important thing for the club and the players. We all want to play in that, and I’m no different.”

Liverpool new boy Daniel Sturridge stars in our TOTW after capping his Anfield debut with a goal in Saturday’s 5-0 demolition of Norwich.

The former Chelsea and Manchester City striker is joined by fellow goalscorer Steven Gerrard and full-back Glen Johnson in our XI, as Brendan Rodgers’ men pulled level on points with Arsenal and within four of fifth-placed Merseyside rivals Everton.

Manchester United duo Rio Ferdinand and Michael Carrick also make the cut despite having to settle for a late draw against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon, while David De Gea just misses out after flapping under pressure from Steven Caulker in the build-up to Clint Dempsey’s equaliser.

Instead, Toffees stopper Tim Howard features in goal with the American on hand to thwart Southampton throughout Monday’s goalless stalemate.

Double-goalscorer David Silva is included in our side for the fourth time this season following his two strikes in Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Fulham. The Spaniard is joined by team-mate Pablo Zabaleta, who continues to impress at right-back for the champions.

Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher’s two goals in Saturday’s 3-2 comeback win over Wigan sees the Scotsman make his first appearance in this season’s TOTW, and he is joined by fellow debutant Adam Le Fondre, who struck twice to seal a crucial 2-1 victory for Reading against Newcastle.

QPR’s Clint Hill rounds off our XI following the 1-1 draw away to West Ham with Loic Remy, who scored on his Rs debut, just failing to make the cut. Luis Suarez, Charles N’Zogbia and Alfred N’Diaye are all unfortunate to miss out.