Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is facing delays over his hopes of signing Portsmouth fullback Glen Johnson.

The News says the Anfield outfit remain quietly confident of winning the race for the England right-back ahead of Manchester City and Chelsea.

But everything is on pause with both Benitez and Johnson on their summer break.

In addition, Peter Storrie has been in Israel since Monday, discussing tabled bids with Sacha Gaydamak.