So who will Benitez buy?

The speculation has started as to who Liverpool will buy for the next season.

One piece of good news is that manager Rafa Benitez looks set to continue helming the team despite the ongoing power struggle between the American owners.

So, to kickstart the list of potential Liverpool players for the 2008/2009 season, here are some favourites being linked by the British media with the club. Mind you, the season is still three games away to official come to close.

Incoming: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Michael Johnson (Manchester City), David Bentley (Blackburn), Antonio Valencia (Wigan) - all midfielders/winger; and defenders Fernando Amorebieta (Athletic Bilbao) and Philipp Degen (Borussia Dortmund).

Outgoing: Peter Crouch, Jermaine Pennant, Steve Finnan and John Arne Riise.

Let’s see how much of these become reality.