Looks to be authentic. More and more sites are reporting it.
http://itv-football.co.uk/Teams/Liverpool/story_137743.shtml
Reds bid for Morientes - reports
Liverpool have reportedly made a £3.5million bid for Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes.
According to BBC Sport, Anfield have been told to double their bid for the 28-year-old who featured as competition top-scorer in last year's UEFA Champions League while on loan with finalists Monaco.
Morientes has expressed his frustration at being number four striker at the Bernabeu - behind Ronaldo, Raul and Michael Owen.
The French outfit are apparently the Spanish international's first choice to relocate to, but he has indicated that he would consider a move to the Kop.
Morientes said: "To play for Liverpool would please any player and they have a technical coach in Rafa Benitez, who I have always appreciated.
"But there are a lot of things to sort out. I haven't spoken directly with Benitez but I know Liverpool want me.
"I had a good time in Monaco last season but I have not heard anything from them lately.
"My situation is difficult but Madrid know they must do something about me."