Liverpool have been linked with departing Portsmouth boss Avram Grant.

Grant resigned from his position at Pompey yesterday.

And the Guardian says it is understood initial contact was made by Liverpool last week when Rafael Benítez appeared to be considering a move to Juventus.

However Juve's appointment of Luigi Del Neri yesterday has caused Benítez to refocus his energies at Anfield, with the Spaniard claiming that his ongoing career is still with Liverpool.