Liverpool could pip Spurs to the signing of Ajax striker and captain Luis Suarez, who looks set to leave the club in January.
The Uruguayan international is said to be disappointed at manager Martin Jol's departure from the club on Monday following a poor run of form.
And Suarez, 23, has now instructed his agent to instigate talks with Ajax bosses over engineering a move away - possibly as soon as the January transfer window - according to reports in the Netherlands.
Spurs were linked with Suarez - who impressed at the World Cup in South Africa - in the summer, but a move never came to fruition.
Arsenal were also said to be interested, although Arsene Wenger has ruled out raiding the transfer market this winter.
But it appears Suarez favours a move to Anfield, where manager Roy Hodgson is desperate to add to his options up front.
The former Fulham boss has been eyeing up several options to play alongside star man Fernando Torres, and Suarez's movement - and his ability to play off an out-and-out striker - mark him out as a definite option.
Given his desire to leave, Hodgson is hopeful of securing the South American's signature for a bargain price of £9million - especially as the post-World Cup hype surrounding him now appears to have died down.
Aside from his talents on the ball, Suarez is best known for two controversial incidents in recent months.
Most recently, the Ajax star was banned by his own team for biting an opponent in a domestic league match against PSV Eindhoven.
And during the World Cup, Suarez became one of the world's most hated players overnight when he prevented Ghana from becoming the first African side to progress to a semi-final when he deliberately handballed a goal-bound shot in extra time.
Uruguay won the match on penalties to advance to the last-four after Asamoah Gyan missed from the resulting spot-kick, awarded when Suarez was sent off.
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