Below is the latest on both Liverpool and Newcastle being in the hunt for the same forwards and it appears they have finally decided to focus their attention on different players.

Bernard Diomede’s Liverpool career was even more disappointing. The 1998 World Cup winner made just five appearances in two and a half seasons at Anfield (2000 to January 2003). An early injury sidelined him long-term and prevented him from establishing himself in Houllier’s well-oiled side.