Liverpool are being linked with a cut-price bid for struggling Tottenham Hotspur winger David Bentley.

The Reds and Aston Villa had been linked with the England international in the summer, but the former Arsenal trainee joined Spurs in a £15million deal from Blackburn Rovers.

However, Bentley has so far failed to make any impact at White Hart Lane, largely as he has been played in different positions as Spurs manager Juande Ramos still struggles to bring out the best from his side with new players yet to gel at the north-London club.

According to reports, Bentley is feeling unsettled and could be heading for the White Hart Lane exit as a poor start to his season has seen the 24-year-old losing his place in the England squad.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez could seize the chance to move in for Bentley as according to The People, the Spanish tactician believes there may now be a chance of a cut-price deal in January.