Ghana's Muntari 'ignites bidding war' between Liverpool and Tottenham

Published on: 21 January 2011

Inter Milan's Sulley Muntari looks set to spark a £10 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 midfielder  during a successful 2007/08 season at Fratton Park  which included an appearance in Pompey’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.

Liverpool’s active transfer mindset and vast available funds also has them at the helm to secure Muntari’s signature valued at £9.6m.

Promised plenty of funds, Reds manager Kenny Dalglish would like to have a replacement for Lucas in the centre of the park and Muntari’s accurate passing game would be a valued asset at Anfield.

Inter Milan’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.

‘He (Muntari) has made himself available to leave as long as a team wants him and is interested in him," Branca explained to Sky Italia.

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