Sunday, December 30, 2007

Benitez Close To New Signings

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says he may look to bring in "one or two" players in January to try to rekindle his side's title challenge.

Benitez saw his side fail to break down a resilient Manchester City side in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Eastlands.

The point leaves them 10 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand, and it was an ideal opportunity missed to close the gap.

When asked about his transfer dealing next month, the Spaniard - who is rumoured to have limited funds available - revealed afterwards: "We don't talk about money.

"We have some players, have some targets and we will try to sign the players we need.

"Maybe one, maybe two, if everyone is fit you never know. We are working hard and are very close."

Benitez had few complaints over his team's display and was left to rue some gilt-edged opportunities spurned.

"It was a good game, good effort, the team was playing really well and creating chances but today we couldn't (score)," he said.

"We knew they were playing really well at home, but we had our chances and could have won.

"In the last 15 minutes, we were on top of them. For me, we deserved to win."


Source : www.sportinglife.com