Spokesperson say Meeting with Boss was 'Constructive'
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Liverpool Hold 'Constructive' First Meeting With Rafael Benitez Over Future
Reds satisfied with progress of talks with under-fire boss.
EPL: Rafael Benitez, Stoke City - Liverpool (Getty Images)Liverpool have insisted that a meeting that took place on Thursday between boss Rafael Benitez, chairman Martin Broughton and managing director Christian Purslow proved "constructive."
The talks marked the first in a series of intended meetings between the trio as the Reds attempt to look forward following a dismal 2009-10 campaign which saw the club fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.
It is believed that Benitez was hoping to discover what sort of budget he would be able to work with as he looks to bolster his squad in the summer, despite the uncertainty surrounding owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks and their ability to provide funds.
Numerous reports have linked the Spaniard with a move to Juventus in recent months, although Liverpool insist that the first scheduled meeting was ultimately positive.
A statement from the club read: "We are pleased that the first of what is intended to be a series of meetings took place today between the chairman, managing director and the manager. The meeting was constructive.
"The chairman shared his views about plans for the future of the club. There was an exchange of views on issues of concern to both the board and the manager which were either addressed or to be picked up in forthcoming meetings."