Liverpool are ready to go back to Newcastle United to sign Demba Ba. The Daily Star Sunday says Liverpool will lead the £10million chase for Newcastle hot-shot Demba Ba.

Like all the Premier League's big clubs, Liverpool have been alerted to the 15-goal striker having a release clause in his contract.

And Kop boss Kenny Dalglish is eyeing forwards with a proven scoring record as he looks to increase his side's goal power.

The Manchester clubs United and City, plus Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been made aware of the situation with Ba, 26.

But if Liverpool land the Senegal striker, now with his country at the African Nations Cup, it would place a question mark against the Anfield future of Andy Carroll.