Marseille have been told they cannot take Djibril Cisse on loan for another season.

Liverpool have told the French club if they want Cisse next season they must sign him on a permanent basis. The Reds are able to play hardball as Bolton also want to sign the Liverpool striker and are prepared to sign him on a permanent deal.

"It is true that there has been some contact with Bolton," said Cisse's agent Ranko Stojic.

I have met up with Sammy Lee on one occasion. He impressed me, not just as a coach, but as a person.

"He is a fantastic man. We are meeting Liverpool next week to find out what they want to do."