Rumour Mill: Strikers swap?

Cisse's future has been in doubt all season and it was a surprise not to see him sold during the January transfer window, while Morientes has failed to show signs of his great ability since joining Liverpool last year.

Rafael Benitez may try to lure Michael Owen from Newcastle or, failing that, opt for Feyenoord's Dirk Kuyt or Tottenham's Jermaine Defoe.