NEWCASTLE are weighing up a sensational transfer-window bid for Liverpool's Peter Crouch.
The Geordies are desperate to strengthen their firepower — and they see the England striker as the perfect man to lead the Toon attack.
Crouch, 25, joined Liverpool from Southampton in a £7million deal in July 2005 and he has scored nine goals for the Reds this season.
But boss Rafa Benitez wants to keep his strike-force intact to maintain their challenge in the Champions League this season — though there might be room for manoeuvre during the summer.
Unsettled
Crouch might welcome the move since he is thought to be unsettled by having to share first-team opportunities at Anfield with Craig Bellamy, Dirk Kuyt and Robbie Fowler.
I know Kuyt and Bellamy are now seen as first choice up front but i'd be amazed if Rafa wanted to get shot of Crouch, i for one would be opposed to him being sold that's for sure, think he's been excellent this season to be honest.
Would be gutted to see the big man go.
The Geordies are desperate to strengthen their firepower — and they see the England striker as the perfect man to lead the Toon attack.
Crouch, 25, joined Liverpool from Southampton in a £7million deal in July 2005 and he has scored nine goals for the Reds this season.
But boss Rafa Benitez wants to keep his strike-force intact to maintain their challenge in the Champions League this season — though there might be room for manoeuvre during the summer.
Unsettled
Crouch might welcome the move since he is thought to be unsettled by having to share first-team opportunities at Anfield with Craig Bellamy, Dirk Kuyt and Robbie Fowler.
I know Kuyt and Bellamy are now seen as first choice up front but i'd be amazed if Rafa wanted to get shot of Crouch, i for one would be opposed to him being sold that's for sure, think he's been excellent this season to be honest.
Would be gutted to see the big man go.
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