RAFA: MOMO COULD LEAVE Steve Hunter 23 January 2008 Rafa Benitez has admitted that Momo Sissoko could be close to leaving Anfield with Italian giants Juventus amongst a host of clubs chasing the Mali international's signature. The midfielder is currently on African Cup of Nations duty with Mali and Benitez said the player could leave before the end of the January transfer window. "We know that they (Juventus) are interested in Momo but we need to wait until the end of the transfer window and we need to be calm," he added. "There are two Spanish clubs and two Italian clubs also interested in Momo and we will try to do the best for the club." When asked if he thought Sissoko would leave this month, Benitez said: "Yes, I think so. It could be a possibility but it depends on the other teams if they push hard or not." Meanwhile, the Reds boss has also welcomed the news that Steve Finnan has retired from international football and said it can only be a good thing for Liverpool. "Steve told me the other day and it is very positive for us," he said. "At his age it's important to concentrate on your team so I think this is very good news for us."