Rumour Mill: Bar codes in for Reds target?

The Spanish striker has been hotly tipped to sign for Liverpool in January assuming a fee can be agreed with Real Madrid.

Rafa Benitez has already had a £3.5m bid rejected by Madrid and is unwiling to meet their £5m price tag.

But Graeme Souness is considering bidding for Morientes, and could be prepared to pay up to £10m if needed.