RAFA BENITEZ is anxious for a swift meeting with Liverpool’s new owners as he seeks further reassurances on the future direction of the club.
The manager’s request will be granted when George Gillett and Tom Hicks return to England at the end of the month, as the pair are equally eager to discuss their bold ambitions with Benitez.
Rumours of an approach from Real Madrid are gathering pace, and although Benitez insists he’s happy at Anfield and wants to complete his work on Merseyside, he’s made it clear a sit down with the American owners is a priority.
Madrid are understood to have made Benitez, Jose Mourinho and Gatafe’s Bernd Schuster top of their wanted list when Fabio Capello leaves, as expected, this summer.
"There are always a lot of rumours in the newspapers and a lot of people have been talking about Madrid," said Benitez. "I have read in some papers I’ve had meeting with people from Madrid. This is not true.
"What’s clear is I’m very happy at Liverpool. I couldn’t have more support than I’ve had here, but now we have new people taking over and it’s important I talk to the American owners.
"I have spoken to them once, when they first came to the club, but now I would like to see them again as soon as possible and talk about the future.
"As I’ve said before, I don’t just want to talk about money to spend on players, I would like to hear about the plans which will improve the club.
"We need to do things which not only help for one or two years, but will help the club for the next 100 years."
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