World Cup makes signing players difficult - Liverpool FC boss Rafa Benitez

Rafael BenitezRAFA BENITEZ says the upcoming World Cup finals is hampering his attempts to land his summer transfer targets.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.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.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.'We are working on our signings for the next transfer window,' Benitez said.'But now we have the added difficulty that the World Cup always brings.'I have my ideas and I know what I want, but we just have to wait.'Benitez's coffers have been boosted by the sale of Mikel San Jose to Athletic Bilbao for £2.6m.The 20-year-old defender spent this season on loan at the Spanish club. San Jose originally arrived at Anfield from Bilbao in 2007.He was a regular in the reserves but never made a competitive first team appearance.

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