Benitez bid in the balance

Last updated : 04 June 2004 By Chris Maxwell
It has long been thought that the 44-year-old was destined for Anfield after deciding to quit the Mestalla, but he insists that no concrete offer has yet been received by his agent.

"Winning a league and the Uefa Cup in the same year are sufficient motives for a lot of clubs to put their attention my way, or to look at the players,'' said Benitez.

"However, my agent [Manuel Garcia Quilon], who has the professional obligation to listen to every team, has told me there is still nothing concrete with any of those teams.

"There is interest from various clubs, but nothing more. When my agent has weighed up the offers, he'll give me his thoughts and we will decide if one of them is convincing enough."