The successful Spaniard is likely to meet with the club's owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks in the next week to discuss an extension to his current deal.

best start

The Merseysiders have enjoyed their best start to a Premier League season and moves are afoot to keep Benitez at Anfield.

He said: "I received a phone call from Tom Hicks on behalf of George Gillett also. They are talking about a meeting with my advisors and a contract extension. This is very positive news.

"We decided to meet in the next week and now my advisors are in contact with them. We haven't spoken about the length of the contract but we talked and we all want to find a solution as soon as possible.

"For me it's easy. I want to stay here - I am where I want to be. It's very simple."