The Reds mights beback in training for just three days, but Rafa has already added four new faces in the squad and more are expected to come.

Rafa yesterday confirmed Chile winger Mark Gonzalez has been granted a work permit, with Brazilian full-back Fabio Aurelio also completing his free transfer move from Valencia yesterday.

And it is unlikely to stop there. Benitez is believed to be back in the hunt for Real Betis winger Joaquin (a move which Parry disputes), with Feyenoord's striker Dirk Kuyt and Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant also on his list.