INTER MILAN president Massimo Moratti admitted he lost patience with Rafael Benitez after the Spaniard demanded money to spend in the January transfer window.

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has admitted Rafael Benitez’s departure as coach had become inevitable.

RAFAEL BENITEZ’S agent last night confirmed ongoing talks are aimed at ending his contract at Inter Milan.

RAFAEL BENITEZ has denied suggestions he has been sacked by Inter Milan and re-iterated his demand that president Massimo Moratti backs him in next month’s transfer window.

Rafael Benitez's agent claims the Inter Milan coach is unfazed by growing speculation in Italy that he will be out of a job before the Serie A season resumes in January.

Liverpool are yet to comment on widespread reports that manager Rafael Benitez is poised to leave Anfield.

Rafael Benitez is set to hold talks with his agent today to discuss the Spaniard's possible exit from Anfield.

Rafael Benitez’s agent tonight refused to discuss reports the Spaniard is set to leave Liverpool.

Liverpool claim a meeting between Rafael Benitez, chairman Martin Broughton and managing director Christian Purslow has been “constructive and cordial”.

LIVERPOOL co-owner Tom Hicks is angry at the publication of comments from him which suggested it will take another two years to sell the club.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is angry at the publication of comments from him which suggested it will take another two years to sell the club.

Rafael Benitez's agent claims the Liverpool boss has still not received any offers from Juventus or any other club and wants to stay at Anfield.

Manager Rafael Benitez intends to see out the remaining four years of his contract at Liverpool but his future could be decided by the club’s financial position, according to the Spaniard’s agent Manuel Garcia Quilon.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres returns to the club's Melwood training ground tomorrow where his injured right knee will continue to be assessed.

The agent of Rafael Benitez has today insisted that the Spanish coach is staying at Liverpool.

Rafael Benitez's future at Liverpool remains uncertain with his agent refusing to rule out an Anfield departure.

Rafael Benitez’s agent insists Real Madrid have not made an approach for the Liverpool manager.

Rafael Benitez’s agent has claimed the Liverpool manager would consider leaving Anfield for a post abroad.

Rafael Benitez’s agent insists the Liverpool manager has no intention of leaving the club at the end of the season despite being linked with the Real Madrid job.

ANTTI NIEMI says today’s crunch Premiership clash at Crystal Palace is the most important game of his Southampton career — and bigger than playing in the FA Cup final.

VALENCIA have confirmed they are to sue former boss Rafael Benitez after he walked out on the Spanish champions for Liverpool.

Valencia have confirmed they are to sue former boss Rafael Benitez after he walked out on the Spanish champions for Liverpool.

Liverpool target Rafael Benitez insists he does not know what he will be doing next season after stepping down from Spanish champions and UEFA Cup winners Valencia.

Valencia’s highly-rated midfielder Ruben Baraja would consider a big-money offer from Manchester United.