"Benitez's departure from Valencia would suggest strongly that he is anticipating taking up another position very shortly so until and unless Liverpool announce officially that he is not a contender for the job it seems unlikely that we will be reopening this book," said William Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.
All bets off for Benitez
The 44-year-old Spaniard is widely expected to be announced as Gerard Houllier's replacement at Anfield in the next fortnight and this confidence is reflected by the bookmakers.