Rafa Benitez is odds-on (4/7) to leave Liverpool before the start of next season, following a sustained gamble yesterday (Weds).

But the bookies are unsure which manager is in line to fill the potential vacancy.

Jose Mourinho is 6/1 to get the nod, whilst Martin O’Neill and Anfield legend Kenny Dalglish are 7/1 and 8/1 respectively for the job.

Ladbrokes spokesman, Nick Weinberg, said: “If money talks, Benitez is a gonner. There isn't an obvious choice to replace him, which is why second in the betting is a 6/1 chance.”

Luiz Felipe Scolari is 14/1 to take over.

LATEST BETTING

Liverpool Manager at the start of the 2009/10 Premier League season

5/4 R. Benitez
6/1 J. Mourinho
7/1 M. O'Neill
8/1 K. Dalglish
12/1 D. Moyes
14/1 L. Scolari
16/1 R. Mancini
16/1 J. Klinsmann
20/1 S. Bilic
20/1 M. Jol
20/1 F. Rikaard
25/1 A. Grant
25/1 S. Eriksson
25/1 C. Ancelotti
33/1 P. Ince
33/1 K. Keegan
33/1 J. Ramos
33/1 J. Toshack
Rafa Benitez to be Liverpool manager at the start of the 2009/10 season
5/4 Yes
4/7 No