West Ham United are ready to include Yossi Benayoun in their offer for Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy.
The Daily Mail says West Ham manager Alan Curbishley identified the newly-appointed Wales skipper's pace and movement as the qualities he will need if Carlos Tevez makes his expected departure.
Midfielder Benayoun has yet to sign a five-year, £50,000-a-week contract with West Ham, and there were claims in Israel, after their 2-0 win over Andorra, that his representatives had agreed personal terms with Liverpool.
No such deal has been struck but Benayoun left the door open for a move to Anfield by saying: "I still haven't signed with West Ham because of some small differences. They are my first aim but if another team want me we will consider it. If it is good for everyone, why not?"
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez would consider taking Benayoun, who has two years left on his contract, as part-payment for Bellamy as he continues to search for reinforcements on the flanks and up front.