Crouch wants Rafa talks

Peter Crouch is hoping to have talks with Rafa Benitez at the end of the season with regard to his future at Liverpool. It is believed that the England striker could be heading for the exit door, with Portsmouth, Newcastle and Man City all ready to swoop for the frontman.

Crouch told the Daily Mirror: "When all is said and done, I don't think I can have another season like this year where I've started nine Premier League games.

"Out of a 38-game league season, nine games is not the amount you want to be playing.

"I'll have to speak to the manager and see what his plans are. I need to see him and sort things out.

"I have to find out what he wants from me next season and whether or not I can continue with that. In some ways, I want to feel wanted.

"So I'd like to speak to the manager and the club before I commit to anything and know whether or not I'll be here next year."