Transfer talk: Reds reject Henchoz Liverpool have rejected a £2.1million bid from VfB Stuttgart for Swiss centre-back Stephane Henchoz. Stuttgart coach Felix Magath has conceded defeat in his bid to sign Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz. Magath had hoped to add the 29-year-old to his Bundesliga title-chasing squad, but found the Reds unwilling to even discuss the suggestion. "Liverpool were not prepared to talk about a transfer," said Magath. "The topic is dead." The Stuttgart manager is well aware of Henchoz's talents having worked with him at SV Hamburg before the defender moved to Blackburn Rovers in 1997. Henchoz has just returned to the side in recent weeks after a series of injuries this season and Reds boss Gerard Houllier is determined to keep hold of his best players as they try and secure that lucrative fourth place in The Premiership this term. source: nationwide/ skysports