Rafa Benitez will reportedly snub interest from Real Madrid and sign a two-year extension to his Liverpool contract before Christmas.

STEVEN GERRARD has insisted his desire for success is still as strong as ever as he celebrates his 10th anniversary as a Liverpool player.

Spain international Fernando Torres faces another spell on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring strain in Wednesday’s Champions League victory against Marseille.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres expects Cristiano Ronaldo to complete a clean sweep of European and World Player of the Year award this year.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez believes Steven Gerrard will have recovered from the groin injury that has forced him to miss England’s friendly international against Germany before the end of the month.

Robbie Keane has been hit by a shoulder injury and the Liverpool striker has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad.

Liverpool have been rocked by the news Steven Gerrard will be out for 10 days after tearing a muscle in his leg.

Finance expert Keith Harris has warned that Liverpool maybe be forced to sell stars like Fernando Torres because of the credit crunch.

Rafael Benitez wants to enter his new contract talks next week with Liverpool back at the top of the Premier League.

New Argentina coach Diego Maradona wants Liverpool’s midfield hardman Javier Mascherano to be the captain of his national team.