Tottenham could be set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Aston Villa's Fabian Delph, by making an early cut-price bid for the midfielder, according to reports.

Delph has been linked with a move away from Villa Park in recent weeks, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, when he will be available on a free transfer.

And according to the Mirror, Spurs could be ready to take advantage of Villa's situation, by offering as little as £3m for the England international this month.

Boss Mauricio Pochettino may be willing to add one of his surplus players into the mix to seal the deal, with Aaron Lennon, Andros Townsend, Moussa Dembele, Emmanuel Adebayor and Paulinho all expected to be allowed to depart White Hart Lane for the right price.

Liverpool have also strongly been linked with a move for Delph, while other clubs may come into the fray before the end of the month.

Source: Metro