City want Benayoun

New Man City boss Sven Goran Eriksson wants to sign the Israeli winger who has turned down a new contract with West Ham since hearing of Rafael Benitez's interest in him. Liverpool remain favourites to sign the player however.

"We are still waiting," said Benayoun's agent Ronen Katzav.

"The deal is still in place with West Ham. We are waiting to see if the two clubs can come to an agreement.

"I am not going to say Yossi is desperate for a move at all, but it is only natural - any player in the world would be attracted by Liverpool."