Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is refusing to look long term at
Anfield as his contract wrangle continues.
Benitez has turned down a new deal after co-owners Tom Hicks and
George Gillett rejected his demands for complete control of
transfers.
"I can say that I already have an agreement with one club and it
is with Liverpool Football Club for one and a half years," he
said.
"I was in contact with the owners with what was my idea and I
explained why. I don't have any problems with the owners."
Asked whether he was hopeful there could be a resolution, he
replied: "Hopefully. But the first time they told me they wanted to
talk about an extension I told them I wanted to do it in one
week.
"To do it for two months was not my idea and I don't want to do
this so now I will finish and we will concentrate on football."