Rafa Benitez was left with egg on his face last night
after declaring the Craig Bellamy deal was done, even though the
player was still arguing over contract conditions.
The Welsh international is almost certainly leaving Liverpool for
West Ham, but the player and his representatives were left feeling
hurried out of the door when Benitez confirmed the deal, despite
negotiations continuing.
Bellamy, renowned for his stubbornness, is refusing to go anywhere
unless he is paid what he claims to be owed from his contract with
Liverpool, signed only twelve months ago.
An insider close to the deal told the Daily Mail: Rafa jumped the
gun and I dont think his announcement has helped things.
Despite Liverpool agreeing an £8m fee and the player agreeing
personal terms with West Ham, the deal wont go through until
Bellamy is happy. Which means we could be waiting a while.
