LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez today rubbished reports claiming he has demanded a £50m transfer fund from the club's American owners.
The Reds boss woke up this morning to several stories which suggested he was risking Anfield’s fragile peace pact by demanding money for David Villa, Daniel Alves and David Silva – as well as Gareth Barry.
But Benitez says he has not spoken to any journalists and has no idea where the reports originated.
“The stories are ridiculous. Total rubbish,” said Benitez.
“They have me trying to sign Daniel Alves, who already has an agreement with Barcelona, so how could I be trying to sign him?
“I am working hard with Rick Parry, who is in regular contact with the Americans, and there are no problems.
“The reports are just unbelievable.”
Benitez has accepted that he must juggle his resources this summer, moving some players on to bring in others.
He has already moved on John Arne Riise, and Andrea Dossena will put pen to paper on a £7m transfer from Udinese as soon as he returns from honeymoon.
Benitez is also trying to reach agreement with Aston Villa over Gareth Barry’s transfer as the next priority.
