HEARTS TO SPEAK WITH MELLOR OVER MOVE
Liverpool have confirmed they have given permission for Neil Mellor to speak to Hearts about a possible move before the transfer window closes.
The ambitious Scottish outfit are keen to strengthen their squad this month and have identified Mellor as their top target.
Mellor, who scored for the reserves against Newcastle last night, has been plagued by knee problems over the past year and hasn't played a first team game for the Reds this season.
With Peter Crouch, Djibril Cisse, Fernando Morientes and Florent Sinama-Pongolle all vying for striking positions at Anfield, Mellor's chances of regular football are likely to be limited.
If a deal is agreed for the 23 year old striker then he will leave having played his part in some special Anfield occasions, including netting memorable goals against Arsenal and Olympiacos last season.
"Hearts are very interested in Neil and they have spoken to Liverpool about him," said Mellor's agent Mick McGuire.
"I spoke to Rick Parry and Liverpool have given Neil permission to speak to Hearts about a potential move.
"Neil is keeping an open mind on his future and he is happy to go up and talk to Hearts.
"There has been interest from several other clubs and Neil is weighing up his options and he is not ruling out staying at Liverpool as he still has a contract there."