Liverpool have sounded out
Stoke City about a price for
James Beattie.
The People says Reds boss Rafa
Benitez is desperate to add more firepower and
provide some much-needed cover for Fernando
Torres. But his targets are significantly limited by
the club's financial plight.
Stoke striker Beattie would, however, be well within his price
range and, following his bust-up with manager Tony Pulis last
weekend, is available in January.
Beattie's wages - believed to be around £20,000 a week - would
not be a problem for cash-strapped Liverpool, as the player would cost only around
£500,000.
