Several leading UK bookmakers have stopped taking bets on Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez leaving Liverpool FC.
There was a large number of bets placed this morning that Rafa will not be in charge at the start of next season and William Hill and Skybet are amongst the bookmakers who have stopped taking new bets.
The bookmakers are assessing their options before re-opening any bets.
Dale Tempest from SkyBet told Sky Sports News that odds on Benitez’s departure from the former Champions League winners had been slashed from 11/10 this morning to 1/4.
There has been constant speculation regarding the Spaniard’s possible exit from the Merseyside club, as contract negotiations remain at a stand-still.
Bets were suspended this morning at 09:30 GMT.
The only UK bookmaker currently taking bets on Rafa not being at Anfield next year is Ladbrokes, at 4/7.