Source: Liverpool_Echo
World Cup makes signing players difficult - Liverpool FC boss Rafa Benitez
Rafael Benitez[LNB]RAFA BENITEZ says the upcoming World Cup finals is hampering his attempts to land his summer transfer targets.[LNB]Despite ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Italy, the Liverpool boss has insisted his future is at Anfield and is pressing on with plans to strengthen his squad.[LNB]Benitez has already snapped up teenage midfielder Jonjo Shelvey from Charlton for £1.7million and is expected to complete a £2.5m deal for Rangers defender Danny Wilson when the transfer window opens next month.[LNB]However, with most top stars currently away on international duty in the build up to next month's World Cup in South Africa, the Spaniard insists it's a difficult time to do business.[LNB]'We are working on our signings for the next transfer window,' Benitez said.[LNB]'But now we have the added difficulty that the World Cup always brings.[LNB]'I have my ideas and I know what I want, but we just have to wait.'[LNB]Benitez's coffers have been boosted by the sale of Mikel San Jose to Athletic Bilbao for £2.6m.[LNB]The 20-year-old defender spent this season on loan at the Spanish club. San Jose originally arrived at Anfield from Bilbao in 2007.[LNB]He was a regular in the reserves but never made a competitive first team appearance.
