INTER MILAN have sensationally swooped for Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.

The Serie A champions made their move at the weekend - just when everyone thought they were chasing England manager Fabio Capello.

SunSport first revealed Inter wanted Benitez two weeks ago but now the Italian giants have closed in and are waiting to see whether Benitez is tempted.

Inter president Massimo Moratti said: "Benitez is a manager I have always considered very good but for the moment he is engaged."

An Italian source added: "Inter have been happy for everyone to think they want Capello as it's taken everyone's attention away from Benitez."

But Inter fear the Spaniard will still turn down a deal that will double his £4.5million-a-year wages as he has an almost impossible act to follow.

Under ex-boss Jose Mourinho, Inter won an historic treble including the Champions League.

Mourinho, unveiled as Real Madrid chief yesterday, said: "I've gifted Inter's new boss the chance to play for three titles already."

An insider added: "How could Rafa possibly do any better than Jose? The only way is down."

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lol!!.

Inter would still do well under Rafa though.