Inter Milan's Sulley Muntari looks set to spark a ã10 million transfer tug-of-war between Liverpool and Spurs with fresh transfer talk emerging from the San Siro.
The former Portsmouth player has been encouraged by Ghana team-mate Asamoah Gyan to leave the Nerazzurri for Sunderland but a high profile shift to Liverpool or Tottenham appears to be the more likely option for the 26-year-old.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp knows Munatri better than anyone after he guided the midfielderà during a successful 2007/08 season at Fratton Parkà which included an appearance in Pompeyââ¬â¢s famous FA Cup victory over Cardiff City.
It would be a smooth transition from the San Siro to White Hart Lane and a midfield general is what Redknapp is seeking as the Champions League Round of 16 approaches fast.
Liverpoolââ¬â¢s active transfer mindset and vast available funds also has them at the helm to secure Muntariââ¬â¢s signature valued at ã9.6m.
Promised plenty of funds, Reds manager Kenny Dalglish would like to have a replacement for Lucas in the centre of the park and Muntariââ¬â¢s accurate passing game would be a valued asset at Anfield.
Inter Milanââ¬â¢s technical director Marco Branca said earlier in the week that Muntari is free to leave as long as a suitable fee and club is found before the window closes at the end of the month.
ââ¬ËHe (Muntari) has made himself available to leave as long as a team wants him and is interested in him," Branca explained to Sky Italia.