Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez denies claims over Juventus job agreement
[LNB] [LNB]Speculation: Rafael Benitez [LNB]Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez last night released a statement claiming he hasno agreement with Juventus and will not be meeting the Italian club or theirrepresentatives, or any other club.[LNB]The Italian media had claimed there was already a verbal agreement between theSpaniard and his would-be new employers and a meeting had taken place today withBenitez's lawyers to finalise details of the contract. [LNB]There were even reports Benitez would make Liverpool trio Dirk Kuyt, MartinSkrtel and, somewhat oddly considering their fractious relationship, Ryan Babelhis first signings. [LNB]However, similar sources had suggested on Thursday a Juve delegation was inLiverpool only for that to prove to be false. [LNB]When asked about the manager's future Kuyt said he did not believe there wouldbe any change at the top. [LNB]'As far as I know there is no doubt,' said the Holland international. [LNB]'I've not heard there is any trouble or indication the manager could leave soif that is not happening we just want to play football.' [LNB]Benitez did not help all the conjecture about his future on Friday when he saidhe was proud to be linked with one of Europe's top clubs. [LNB] Adamant: Kuyt says Benitez will stay[LNB]But he did also say he had a job to do an Anfield and was committed to that.Co-owner Tom Hicks' surprise visit to watch yesterday's 2-0 victory over Boltonalso posed a few questions as to why he had attended a relatively low-keyfixture when there was a Merseyside derby next weekend. [LNB]He was not, however, bringing a last-minute transfer window war chest for theSpaniard to spend to help Liverpool secure the Champions League football whichis so vital to their future. [LNB]'If he is around I will see him. It is good to see him here. It is alwayspositive,' said Benitez when asked if Hicks had come for a meeting.[LNB] Rafa closes in on Liverpool exit as Juve officials fly in for Anfield talksLiverpool 2 Bolton 0: Reina warns it won't be pretty in the fight for fourthLiverpool fans protest after co-owner Tom Hicks' surprise visitRafa Benitez fires off a warning: Keep me happy or I'll leave Liverpool[LNB]
