A striker exodus could well be unfolding at Anfield this summer following news that Newcastle United are interested in a loan deal for Mario Balotelli, while Rickie Lambert looks poised for a Liverpool departure.
The Liverpool Echo's Chris Beesley cites Winnersports, reporting that new Magpies chief Steve McLaren is looking to take a chance on Balotelli following a torrid first campaign with the Reds.
The striker moved to Merseyside from Milan last summer for a fee of £16 million but has struggled to settle since making his Premier League return and netted just one goal in 16 league outings last term.