Rafa: I've signed 3 players

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that he has already completed the signings of three of his summer transfer targets. The Spanish coach has been keen to make sure the Liverpool owners allow him to make moves in the market.

"We have agreements with two young players and one senior player who will be a starting XI player. That deal is already done," said a bullish Benitez. "We are also making plans for our preseason tour and talking to players here about new contracts."

One player Liverpool are strongly linked with a move for is Schalke's Rafinha, the Brazilian has been touted as a potential replacement for Steve Finnan all season, and although not confirmed a deal for the player seems likely.