Liverpool duo Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt are hoping the Rafa Benitez contract saga will soon be resolved.
Benitez remains in talks with the Anfield hierarchy over extending his stay on Merseyside, but has so far rejected the initial drafts of a four-year contract offer which is on the table.
The Spaniard is keen to secure greater control over the club's transfer policy and widespread rumours prior to their UEFA Champions League clash with Real Madrid suggested he was ready to walk away from the club.
Benitez insisted after the 1-0 victory over Real in the first leg of their last 16 clash that discussions are ongoing and that he has no plans to quit his post.
Babel and Kuyt claimed the players have not been affected by the speculation over their manager's future, but believes that the best way to end the conjecture would be for a deal to be reached.
Dutch winger Babel told Sky Sports: "I think if he signs a new contract then the rumours will finish.
"It's best if it is done quickly and then we can concentrate on football.
"I was not busy with it and I'm sure the other players weren't either."
And Kuyt added: "The only thing we did was focus on the game. I don't know what is happening with the manager.
"As far as I could see he was really focused on the game as well.
"It would be great if things were made clear, but it is something which you will have to ask the boss."
Benitez remains in talks with the Anfield hierarchy over extending his stay on Merseyside, but has so far rejected the initial drafts of a four-year contract offer which is on the table.
The Spaniard is keen to secure greater control over the club's transfer policy and widespread rumours prior to their UEFA Champions League clash with Real Madrid suggested he was ready to walk away from the club.
Benitez insisted after the 1-0 victory over Real in the first leg of their last 16 clash that discussions are ongoing and that he has no plans to quit his post.
Babel and Kuyt claimed the players have not been affected by the speculation over their manager's future, but believes that the best way to end the conjecture would be for a deal to be reached.
Dutch winger Babel told Sky Sports: "I think if he signs a new contract then the rumours will finish.
"It's best if it is done quickly and then we can concentrate on football.
"I was not busy with it and I'm sure the other players weren't either."
And Kuyt added: "The only thing we did was focus on the game. I don't know what is happening with the manager.
"As far as I could see he was really focused on the game as well.
"It would be great if things were made clear, but it is something which you will have to ask the boss."
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