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Rafael Benitez wants Israel midfielder Yossi Benayoun to stay with Liverpool until the end of his contract.

Hearts will be without the suspended Michael Stewart for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League visit of Falkirk.

Coventry goalkeeper Dimi Konstantopoulos has extended his loan spell at Swansea by a further month.

Bristol Rovers have signed midfielder Richard Langley on a short-term contract.

Port Vale have signed Cheltenham midfielder Scott Brown on loan until January following a successful week-long trial with the club.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis insists he has yet to decide who will replace suspended five-goal top scorer Ricardo Fuller against West Brom.

Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies has no fresh injuries ahead of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Inverness.