Reports of Aston Villa intensifying their interest in Peter Crouch appear to have spurred Liverpool to enter into contract extension talks with the towering striker.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill is said to be plotting a £9million bid for the 26-year-old in the summer, which in turn seems to have prompted his opposite number at Anfield to send love declarations up towards the big man's direction.
There has been serious doubt about whether Rafa still rates Crouch, but apparently the former Southampton star has a significant part to play in the Spaniard's plans after all. The England striker has been overlooked for much of the season, but he has been given the nod from the start for the last two league matches and the Liverpool brass are now hoping he will agree with minimal fuss to add to the 16 months left on his £40,000-a-week deal.
Although he has shown frustration over his lack of playing time in the past, Crouch has never hidden the fact that he would always prefer to stay at Anfield so long as he is given a fair shake.
What Benitez's sudden reaffirmation of faith in Crouch does, however, is increase the speculation over whether misfiring Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt still can count on having a Liverpool future.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill is said to be plotting a £9million bid for the 26-year-old in the summer, which in turn seems to have prompted his opposite number at Anfield to send love declarations up towards the big man's direction.
There has been serious doubt about whether Rafa still rates Crouch, but apparently the former Southampton star has a significant part to play in the Spaniard's plans after all. The England striker has been overlooked for much of the season, but he has been given the nod from the start for the last two league matches and the Liverpool brass are now hoping he will agree with minimal fuss to add to the 16 months left on his £40,000-a-week deal.
Although he has shown frustration over his lack of playing time in the past, Crouch has never hidden the fact that he would always prefer to stay at Anfield so long as he is given a fair shake.
What Benitez's sudden reaffirmation of faith in Crouch does, however, is increase the speculation over whether misfiring Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt still can count on having a Liverpool future.
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Am I glad or what...
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