Torres: I'm sure Rafa will stay at Anfield

The former Valencia boss has been stalling over a new deal in recent weeks, with newspaper reports claiming Benitez was demanding full control over transfers in and out of the club, and a greater influence in the running of Liverpool's Academy.

And the Reds' boss was also believed to be growing frustrated with the delay in signing a new contract, which would see him remain in charge until summer 2013.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.