Torres over Roo says Rafa and other red-hot gossip

Rafael Benitez claims he would not swap Spanish striker Fernando Torres for Manchester United's in-form England forward Wayne Rooney in a “million years”. Said Benitez ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United on Sunday: "Would I swap him for Rooney? Not really. Fernando is a fantastic player and there's no doubt Rooney is very, very good. But Fernando is our player, the fans love him and we want to keep him." Elsewhere, controversial former EPL legend Paolo di Canio dreams of managing West Ham but wants to first manage in the lower divisions; Aston Villa will make James Milner one of their highest earners with a contract extension worth around £65,000-a-week; and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will do his utmost to convince Wayne Bridge to change his mind about playing for England at the World Cup.