And one newspaper on Sunday suggested that Benitez will loan out Cisse to Marseille to make room for Owen, while another claimed Liverpool chairman David Moores will finance a move for the England striker from his own funds.

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Moores and Pietersen have had problems working together and former captain David Gower believes Moores could be sacked later this month.

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The decision to discipline Collingwood was made by a panel including England coach Peter Moores, chairman of selectors David Graveney and ECB chief executive David Collier.

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