Source: Liverpool_Echo
Liverpool FC satisfied after 'constructive' talks with manager Rafa Benitez
Rafa Benitez 300[LNB]Liverpool tonight claimed today's meeting between Rafael Benitez, chairman Martin Broughton and managing director Christian Purslow was 'constructive'.[LNB]The Spaniard was hoping to be given an idea of what transfer budget is likely to await him in the summer, although it is unlikely Broughton - as a non-executive director - has the authority to give definite assurances.[LNB]Benitez was hoping to get a better idea about what the future holds both for the club and himself personally at today's meeting, although unless a buyer is found it seems improbable co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett will invest any more money.[LNB]A Liverpool spokesman tonight said: 'We are pleased that the first of what is intended to be a series of meetings took place today between the chairman, managing director and the manager. The meeting was constructive.[LNB]'The chairman shared his views about plans for the future of the club. There was an exchange of views on issues of concern to both the board and the manager which were either addressed or to be picked up in forthcoming meetings.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Hicks is angry at the publication of comments from him which suggested it will take another two years to sell the club.[LNB]Reports today quoted the Texan as saying he and fellow American George Gillett had been owners for three years but would not be in charge for a total of five.[LNB]That was interpreted as him claiming it would take two years to sell the club he and Gillett bought back in 2007.
