Liverpool are ready to make an improved bid for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane after failing with an initial offer of Peter Crouch plus £5m.
Eager to avoid a repeat of the protracted Gareth Barry saga, they will table a package that - with add-ons - will match Tottenham's £20m valuation of the Republic of Ireland international.
While their pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder Barry is likely to drag on, Liverpool hope to secure Keane's signature by the start of next week.
Plans for an improved bid came as Spurs boss Juande Ramos gave a clear indication yesterday that he will listen to offers for Keane and Manchester United target Dimitar Berbatov.
Speaking from the club's Spanish training retreat, Ramos said: 'The idea is signing young players and if important offers for older players are made, studying it to see what is best for the club.
'We are talking about two very important players. For the moment they are with us. There are some big clubs who have spent a lot of money over many years and have a certain advantage.'
Reports from Spain suggested United might face competition from Barcelona for £30m-rated Berbatov, having failed with a £20m offer.
Meanwhile, Ramos has denied any interest in Espanyol striker Luis Garcia.
Eager to avoid a repeat of the protracted Gareth Barry saga, they will table a package that - with add-ons - will match Tottenham's £20m valuation of the Republic of Ireland international.
While their pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder Barry is likely to drag on, Liverpool hope to secure Keane's signature by the start of next week.
Plans for an improved bid came as Spurs boss Juande Ramos gave a clear indication yesterday that he will listen to offers for Keane and Manchester United target Dimitar Berbatov.
Speaking from the club's Spanish training retreat, Ramos said: 'The idea is signing young players and if important offers for older players are made, studying it to see what is best for the club.
'We are talking about two very important players. For the moment they are with us. There are some big clubs who have spent a lot of money over many years and have a certain advantage.'
Reports from Spain suggested United might face competition from Barcelona for £30m-rated Berbatov, having failed with a £20m offer.
Meanwhile, Ramos has denied any interest in Espanyol striker Luis Garcia.
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