It doh make sense 2 pay 7mil for him, especially cause Benitez prefer to play one striker and a supporting midfielder,like Luis Enrique last year. So Crouch will be 3rd choice behind Cisse and Morientes. I guess he there in case of injuries. I still find Pongolle coulda get a chance, he was their best striker in pre-season last year and Benitez just overs him whole season. Plus they have Mellor coming through just aching to get a chance again after that goal against Arsenal...