Liverpool FC to use Babel as Barry bait?
Babel was signed from Ajax, who yesterday appointed Martin Jol as their new manager, but the asking price to re-sign their former player would rule out the Dutch club.
The youngster has admirers in England, with Aston Villa, Tottenham and Arsenal believed to be showing interest.
Benitez needs cash to fund a spending spree that could bring Carlos Tevez, David Silva and Gareth Barry to Merseyside.
Barry's future at Villa is again in doubt with the club's owner Randy Learner yesterday claiming the player would stay at Villa Park after discussions started over a new contract.
But Barry is known to want Champions League football, and Liverpool could sweeten a possible move by including Babel as bait. Villa still want �10m for Barry and a swap deal may suit all parties.
