However, Rodgers did admit offers will be considered if they are "worthwhile for the club and the team as a whole".
The ex-Swansea boss said: "To consider a loan period for someone the club spent £35million on isn't something we're looking to do at this moment in time."
Newcastle are expected to make an improved offer for the 23-year-old, having had an initial bid turned down.
The Magpies sold Gateshead-born Carroll to Liverpool for £35million in January 2011 - the third-highest fee paid by a British club for a player.
However, the England international has struggled at Anfield since his move and only rediscovered some form towards the end of last season.
Rodgers also brought in striker Fabio Borini from Roma last week.
The Italian is still currently on holiday but is expected to join up with the rest of the Reds' squad on their pre-season tour in Boston on 23 July.
Rodgers told the official Liverpool website: "Andy will be the same as every other player - if there's ever an offer that comes in we'd look at it as a club and see if it's going to be worthwhile for the club and the team as a whole.
"The club invested £35million in him. People talk about whether he can fit into my style or not, but if you're a club and you spend £35million on a player you'd like to think he can fit into whatever style the team plays.
"He's a good player. He'll join the rest of the group next week and we'll take it from there."
Newcastle hierarchy are still keen admirers of Carroll, but initially only offered to pay part of Carroll's £80,000-a-week wages as part of a loan move.
The Magpies also wanted to pay £13million if he then signed a permanent deal, although the Reds are understood to want at least £20million.
Source: BBC Sport
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