Liverpool and Tottenham have been alerted to the availability of Argentine star Gonzalo Higuain after claims he's not entirely content with life in Italy.

According to Italian sources, the emergence of Duvan Zapata has prompted Rafa Benitez to rotate his squad, with Higuain spending a little more time on the sidelines.

The 27-year-old was benched for the third time in the last four games in all competitions - and has increased speculation that Napoli will opt to cash-in on their coveted striker.

Jose Callejon's fantastic form on the wing has made him an indispensable member of Bentiez's side, leaving Higuain more attainable to potential suitors.

Benitez is clearly aware of the increased speculation surrounding his striker, and moved quickly to quash such talk.

He said: "Higuain is a fundamental player for us, but Duvan is doing so well that it makes it easier for me to rotate the squad.

"Can Higuain and Zapata play together? Yes, it's a possibility and we did that a few times during games, but it can be an option when starting too."

Both Tottenham and Liverpool are in the market for a forward capable of scoring 20 goals a season, and both have the financial muscle to make the deal happen.

Source: Daily Express