Crouch to Aston Villa link

Peter Crouch has been told to join Aston Villa - by a Villain himself, Martin Laursen. The Liverpool forward is reportedly keen to find first team football elsewhere, despite assurances from Rafa Benitez he is an important member of the team.

Laursen said: This is a club who are going places. We have a lot of good young players here so an England striker like Peter Crouch should be interested in coming to Aston Villa. It's why I signed a new contract this year, because I believe in the future. I can't see myself playing for another English team."

Liverpool are believed to be ready to let Crouch leave for around £7 million in the summer.