Tottenham plot SHOCK raid to sign Liverpool & former Chelsea striker

Yet reports claim the Reds are more confident of getting rid of Brendan Rodgers’ first signing upon taking over on Merseyside this time around, with the delay thought to be a result of the player weighing up options.

The interminable Fabio Borini transfer saga rumbles on, and afyer being linked with Sunderland (again) this summer, Tottenham Hotspur have now reportedly entered the race to sign the Italian striker.

Borini created eight chances for his teammates in his 401 minutes of Premier League football for Liverpool last season.

“Liverpool still expect Fabio Borini to leave the club prior to Tuesday’s transfer deadline”, Pearce writes.

Sunderland remain in the running, yet West Ham are also a potential option after the Hammers’ move for Juventus striker Simone Zaza fell through. Liverpool would rather negotiate a permanent deal but will accept a loan if that’s the only way to get him off the books.

He spent the 2013/2014 season on loan at Sunderland – struggling to establish a regular place in the team.

As for Borini – if he’s given a run of games in his preferred position of central striker, then he might be worth a punt, but if Pocchetino does the same as Rodgers and plays him out of position, Borini will nearly certainly end up being a waste of money.

Borini was frank with Congerton last summer that he wanted to return to Liverpool and test himself in the Champions League, despite Sunderland’s £14million bid being accepted.

One player who may prove more hard to shift, however, is fellow castaway Jose Enrique. However, the Reds believe his stance may change depending on what offers, if any, are forthcoming over the coming days.