The Mirror reports that Birmingham City are preparing a third bid for Ryan Babel, just as Tottenham Hotspur lock their sights on the unsettled Liverpool forward.
The St Andrew's outfit have already had two offers knocked back, the second of which was said to be in the vicinity of £10 million.
Babel's reluctance to hold talks with the Blues allegedly stems from a fear that he will end up playing out of position on the left flank - a fate he has had to endure almost the entirety of his Anfield career.
However, it is believed that Birmingham's latest bid promises not only bigger wages, but also that the Dutchman will get first-team football in his preferred role as a central striker.
This may provide a perfect escape for Babel as he looks to boost his claim for a place in the Netherlands' World Cup squad - and to put a safe distance between he and Reds boss Rafael Benitez, after their alleged falling out.
Spurs are also willing to give the 23-year-old a new home, according to fresh reports, as Harry Redknapp looks to replace Roman Pavlyuchenko with an entirely different style of forward.
But it is understood that the former Ajax man - who has also been linked with Besiktas, Galatasaray, Olympique Marseille and Sunderland - has no desire to become the fourth prong in Tottenham's star-studded attack.
Liverpool are expected to use the money from Babel's sale (should it occur) to fund a move for Kenwyne Jones.
The St Andrew's outfit have already had two offers knocked back, the second of which was said to be in the vicinity of £10 million.
Babel's reluctance to hold talks with the Blues allegedly stems from a fear that he will end up playing out of position on the left flank - a fate he has had to endure almost the entirety of his Anfield career.
However, it is believed that Birmingham's latest bid promises not only bigger wages, but also that the Dutchman will get first-team football in his preferred role as a central striker.
This may provide a perfect escape for Babel as he looks to boost his claim for a place in the Netherlands' World Cup squad - and to put a safe distance between he and Reds boss Rafael Benitez, after their alleged falling out.
Spurs are also willing to give the 23-year-old a new home, according to fresh reports, as Harry Redknapp looks to replace Roman Pavlyuchenko with an entirely different style of forward.
But it is understood that the former Ajax man - who has also been linked with Besiktas, Galatasaray, Olympique Marseille and Sunderland - has no desire to become the fourth prong in Tottenham's star-studded attack.
Liverpool are expected to use the money from Babel's sale (should it occur) to fund a move for Kenwyne Jones.
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