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Benitez calls a truce with Parry in a bid to land Liverpool transfer targets

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez and chief executive Rick Parry have vowed to "move forward together" after holding clear the air talks at Anfield.

The working relationship between the two had come under pressure over Liverpool's activity in the transfer market - particularly over the Gareth Barry transfer saga.

Liverpool Manager, Rafael Benitez and Chief Executive, Rick Parry

Liverpool Manager, Rafael Benitez and Chief Executive, Rick Parry


Benitez is thought to be frustrated over the club's inability to secure one of his main targets for the summer.

But with the talks being described as "positive", Parry and Benitez are continuing to work on strengthening the squad before the window closes at the end of the month.

Benitez said: "Clear the air talks have taken place. It was a positive discussion and we will now move forward together."

Liverpool are currently focusing their attentions on bringing in a left-sided midfielder with both Albert Riera and Stewart Downing having been linked with the Reds.

Parry told www.liverpoolfc.tv: "I can confirm that we had a friendly and positive meeting and we're moving forward."

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