Football Corner

Aston Villa were thought to be in the hunt for signing both players as well as Newcastle, City and Portsmouth all lining up supposed £9 million bids for Crouch.

To be honest it wouldn't bother me too much if Riise left for a reasonable price but I'm delighted that Big Pete is staying.

The Norwegian international said in a recent interview, "When we get to the transfer window all the rumours start going around. It is mainly because people know I have 18 months left on my contract.
"The fans know that I am very happy here. Hopefully the club will give me a new contract so that I can stay in Liverpool for many years. I am in the mood to play my best football and enjoy playing. I will do my best in the second part of the season."

Crouch said in a recent statement, "At a club like Liverpool you're not going to play every game. I've come to realise that this is the case at a club like this, whereas at somewhere else maybe you would play every game."

"But hopefully if I get a good run of games towards the end of the season then those rumours will go away."