Despite needing cash for players, manager Rafa Benitez does not want to sell to their main rivals and would prefer Benayoun to move abroad with another £6million offer already on the table from Spartak Moscow.
The problem for Benitez is that Benayoun, 30, wants the move to Chelsea and will push for a deal to be done. Aston Villa have also shown interest as they weigh up possible replacements for Manchester City target James Milner.
The Blues see Benayoun as a perfect replacement for Joe Cole who is set to leave after the World Cup.
Benayoun confirmed last week that a deal was imminent, saying: “Carlo Ancelotti wants me for next season and now everything depends on Liverpool. I believe that, in the end, I’ll be moving there.”
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