Real Madrid's in-form striker Gonzalo Higuain has again been linked with a move to England and this time to Liverpool.

The Daily Mail reported that Reds manager Rafael Benitez is keeping a close eye on his former club for any discontent involving Higuain's contract talks.

Higuain has become one the key players in the new-look Real side and is the top scorer for the Whites this season ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Raul and Karim Benzema.

But Real's disappointing Champions League exit meant Real president Florentino Perez could once again splash the cash in the summer for big name players.

Higuain is not considered a big name player and his place in the Real first-team is not guaranteed despite his goal-scoring form.

Previously, Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester City have been linked with the Argentine but now Liverpool have joined in the chase.

Benitez is keen to strengthen his attacking options further and sees Higuian as the perfect partner for Fernando Torres. The Argentine will also signal Liverpool's statement of intent and prevent star players from leaving Anfield.

The price could obviously prove to be a stumbling block for the Anfield outfit, and the Reds will have to let a handful of players go before making their intentions known in the summer transfer window.