Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez would appear to be on a collision course with the Anfield hierarchy after being told that there will be no money for him to spend in the transfer market this summer, according to a report from The Daily Mirror.
Benitez apparently met Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow in secret last week and was left angered by the news.
The club's co-owner Tom Hicks last week publicly stated that there would be "significant investment" this summer.
Benitez is seeking assurances that any money he raises from player sales will be pumped straight back into recruitment, but it would appear that he has been left frustrated. Yossi Benayoun, Ryan Babel and Albert Riera are set to be sold this summer.
The Spaniard is planning a major overhaul of his squad, and apparently has plans in place should the likes of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard leave, something he apparently believes is likely should he remain in charge.
Benitez's own 'escape routes' from Liverpool are becoming limited should he decide he wants to leave though. Juventus, who had apparently pursued him for six months, recently decided to appoint Luigi Del Neri.
Real Madrid, also mooted as a possible destination, have of course appointed Jose Mourinho. Inter apparently remain interested, but their search for a successor for Mourinho has seen them turn to other targets recently.
England manager Fabio Capello has reportedly been on their hit-list, and has apparently now been joined by Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
Benitez apparently met Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow in secret last week and was left angered by the news.
The club's co-owner Tom Hicks last week publicly stated that there would be "significant investment" this summer.
Benitez is seeking assurances that any money he raises from player sales will be pumped straight back into recruitment, but it would appear that he has been left frustrated. Yossi Benayoun, Ryan Babel and Albert Riera are set to be sold this summer.
The Spaniard is planning a major overhaul of his squad, and apparently has plans in place should the likes of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard leave, something he apparently believes is likely should he remain in charge.
Benitez's own 'escape routes' from Liverpool are becoming limited should he decide he wants to leave though. Juventus, who had apparently pursued him for six months, recently decided to appoint Luigi Del Neri.
Real Madrid, also mooted as a possible destination, have of course appointed Jose Mourinho. Inter apparently remain interested, but their search for a successor for Mourinho has seen them turn to other targets recently.
England manager Fabio Capello has reportedly been on their hit-list, and has apparently now been joined by Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.
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