DIRK KUYT'S future will be resolved over the next 24 hours, as Liverpool edge closer to an agreement with Feyenoord.
Kuyt is on international duty with Holland, but negotiations have intensified behind the scenes with further talks today crucial if the transfer is to go ahead.
Feyenoord have continuously stood by their valuation of £10m, having so far rejected a player-plus-cash offer.
The Reds have made a bid in the region of £8m for the striker, and are also prepared to offer Jan Kromkamp as part of the deal.
Dutchman Kromkamp was left out of the Liverpool squad which travelled to Cardiff at the weekend, but has been pencilled in to play for the reserves in Lincoln tonight.
Having been informed by Kuyt he wants to move to Anfield, Feyenoord have become increasingly resigned to losing the striker.
If the Kromkamp swap remains a no-go, the key to the conclusion of the deal is whether Liverpool are prepared to makea straight £10m offer for Kuyt, or whether payments can be structured in a manner the Reds can afford.
However, it'snow clear Benitez is tantalisinglyclose to securing the signature of a player he's chased for two seasons.
The Dutchman is likely to be a Liverpool player in time to join the squad for the Premiership opener with Sheffield United on Saturday.
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