Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is ready to increase his offer for West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun. The Israel international will not be offered a new five-year contract at Upton Park as expected, and Liverpool will try to sign him for £4.5m.

The Reds interest in Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is expected to be dropped however, as the Spanish side are demanding a fee of £27m. Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson is being targeted by Aston Villa, who are considering a £3.5m bid. [ More Details ]