Chelsea determined to land Liverpool midfielder Benayoun

Chelsea are determined to land Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun.

Reports over the weekend suggested Benayoun had no future at Liverpool if manager Rafa Benitez chose to stay.

The Sun says Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Benayoun.

Chelsea want the Israeli winger, 30, to replace fans' favourite Joe Cole, who has failed to agree a new deal.