With Juventus thought to be waiting in the wings to lure Benitez
to Italy, the disclosure that the Spaniard has twice in the past
two weeks cancelled scheduled meetings with chairman Martin
Broughton has fuelled yet more speculation that he is poised to
quit Anfield.
'There is a breakdown of communications between both parties
which suggests a parting of the ways is becoming a possibility,'
reports The Daily Mirror.
'And if that happens, Dalglish looks likely to step into the
breach on a temporary basis, with fellow Liverpool legend Ian Rush,
to provide stability and breathing space in the search for a
permanent successor.'
That search, however, may have to be shelved until the identity
- and financial prowess - of the club's new owners is
confirmed.
'Until the identity of the prospective investors is known, the
club has no real idea of the package they can offer to any
managerial candidate. It would leave them in limbo, but Dalglish is
prepared to offer his services to the club he still passionately
supports, to ensure that an experienced hand is at the rudder,
during the planning stage of the summer months.
'Dalglish though, has no desire to take the position on a
permanent basis, and he will cover temporarily, in the belief that
the takeover issue can be resolved sufficiently to attract a top
class manager.'