Liverpool hope to scupper any possible move by Chelsea or
Manchester United for Pako Ayesteran by agreeing a period of
gardening leave for the former assistant.
Ayesteran is in the process of severing his ties at Anfield, but
its feared Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson are ready to pounce
for his services.
Talks have been ongoing to establish whether the ex-Anfield number
two will have the right to join another club this season when his
period on Merseyside ends.
Anfield boss Rafa Benitez is understandably anxious to ensure his
trusted lieutenant isnt delivered into the hands of his
Premiership rivals especially as hes been privy to so much
tactical and technical information during the course of his time at
Anfield.
Its a sad end to Ayesterans Liverpool career as he gave the club
great service, and it should be noted suggestions of Chelsea and
United interest remains little more than speculation.