Liverpool hold talks with striker Kanoute

West Ham striker Freddie Kanoute has spoken with Liverpool officials over a possible move to Anfield.

West Ham striker Freddie Kanoute has spoken with Liverpool officials over a possible move to Anfield.

Kanoute (24), who joined West Ham from Lyon for £3.5 million sterling two years ago, is valued at about £10 million.

Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier is also negotiating a permanent deal with on-loan Nicolas Anelka.

Houllier has confirmed that a fee for Anelka has been agreed with Paris St Germain but is stalling over a final decision.

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