Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is considering taking legal action against the club's co-owner Tom Hicks for constructive dismissal.

Benitez thinks he may have a case for suing the American after the billionaire admitted trying to line up Jurgen Klinsmann to replace him.

Hicks insisted the move was an "insurance policy" in case Benitez walked out but the Spaniard has made it clear he will not give up the possibility of a £6million pay-off for the remaining two years of his contract.