Morientes popular with the players

Last updated : 24 December 2004 By Al Campbell
Nunez was a Real Madrid team-mate of Morientes so he knows first hand how good a player the Spaniard is and is convinced he will prosper in the English game.

Nunez said: "He would be a very good signing. Djibril Cisse is out for the rest of the season so we do need another striker. It would be important to have more players who can play in attack.

"Morientes is a great player. He is very strong, he is great in the air and would be a powerful focal point for the team. He is always a threat and you can always count on him to score.

"Off the field he is a very nice person, on the field he is a very strong character and a leader.

"He hasn't rung me about coming to Liverpool yet. I don't know if we will get him but it would be a good move for him and a great signing for Liverpool if he came here. The English style of play suits him perfectly."