The press arent backing down. They are convinced that the next few months are key to Rafael Benitezs future at Anfield. Today theres more fear that the delay on transfer talk that Tom Hicks and George Gillett are reported to be imposing is likely to lead to Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano literally being stolen from under the noses of Liverpool. Ahead of tonights Premier League clash with Wigan at Anfield, we take a look at what this mornings papers are saying. Paul Walker discusses in todays The Independent with worry about the job Benitez has on his hands to keep his job in Anfield hot seat. Rafael Benitez enters the new year with Liverpool’s destiny, and his own, resting on the next few months.  read more »

With the silly season well underway, it's time to name the Only Time Will Tell All Transfer Rumor 11. Goaltender: Jens Lehmann, Arsenal: Probably heading back to Germany to keep him in the running for Euro 2008. Right backs: Willy Sagnol, Bayern Munich: could be great insurance for a team like Manchester United. Center backs: Vincent Kompany, Hamburg : Might cost a ton, considering Hamburg are in the German title race, but could be money well spent. Center back: Olof Mellberg, Villa: Out of contract at the summer, might be time to head the Italy .  read more »