Glen Johnson is resigned to leaving Liverpool as his contract winds down.
It is understood the Reds wanted Johnson, who turned 30 in August, to sign a reduced-terms contract to reflect his age but he is unwilling to accept that.
"I have enjoyed the majority of the six years; I've had some good times and some bad times, but if I haven't got a contract then I can't stay," said the England defender.
"Of course it plays on your mind but that is when you have to be professional and try to do a job for your team, and I respect my team-mates and I want to put in a performance for them.
"I want to play for a club that wants me - I am not going to go crawling to anybody. The club know where I am and they know the situation.
"There were minor talks at the end of last season but nothing I could accept or reject."
Asked whether he was surprised Liverpool had not made more effort to extend his contract, Johnson added: "I have not really thought of it like that.
"Whether it is football or business I don't really worry about things I can't control.
"All I can do is try to keep doing my job every weekend and whatever will unfold will unfold."
