Liverpool lining up La Liga stars?

Last updated : 06 June 2004 By Al Campbell

Benitez is expected to be officially unveiled as Gerard Houllier's successor this week and reports is Spain say he has already sounded out two players he wants to bring to Anfield with him.

Benitez's goalkeeper at Valencia, Santiago Canizares, is available on a free transfer and Racing Santander's Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun, who has an EU passport, is available for £2m.