With Luis Suarez’s exit hitting Liverpool hard last summer, it’s no surprise to see the club have been pursuing a high number of quality attacking players since the Uruguayan joined Barcelona. Here’s an incredible list of twenty possible targets for the Reds both upfront and out wide to help get them firing again…
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1) Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-Germain)
Not at his best since moving to PSG, Edinson Cavani has reportedly been offered to Liverpool and other big clubs this summer and could replace his fellow Uruguayan upfront.
2) Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
A world class striker who may become out of favour at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema has also been linked with a move to Anfield.
Another superb French forward, Alexandre Lacazette has had a highly prolific season for Lyon and is now on Liverpool’s radar.
A superb young winger who can also play upfront, Memphis Depay is sure to leave PSV this summer and could move to Merseyside.
One of the most promising young English strikers, Danny Ings has been linked with Liverpool as he runs down his contract with Burnley.
6) Christian Benteke (Aston Villa)
A striker in fine form, Christian Benteke has been superb for Aston Villa since returning from injury, and is another who could help give the Reds more upfront.
7) Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers)
Despite QPR’s imminent relegation, Charlie Austin is another outstanding prospect who has attracted interest from Liverpool.
8) Yannick Bolasie (Crystal Palace)
A tricky customer, Yannick Bolasie’s fine form for Crystal Palace this season has seen him become a possible target for Liverpool out wide.
Long regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, Gonzalo Higuain could leave Napoli and is rumoured to be another Liverpool target this summer.
10) Ezequiel Lavezzi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Linked with a number of clubs, PSG forward Ezequiel Lavezzi is another top class attacker linked with a move to Anfield.
An exciting young striker lighting up Serie A this season, Palermo’s Paulo Dybala has been linked with Liverpool and other big clubs.
A surprise target, Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has pace and goals and could be a good fit in Brendan Rodgers’ side.
13) Roberto Firmino (Hoffenheim)
A young Brazilian enjoying a superb season, Roberto Firmino could be on his way to Liverpool to aid their struggling attack.
14) Heung-Min Son (Bayer Leverkusen)
A South Korean who has been prolific from out wide for Bayer Leverkusen, Heung-Min Son is another attacker wanted by the Reds.
15) Stevan Jovetic (Manchester City)
Despite his struggles in the Premier League, Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic has also emerged as a target for Liverpool upfront.
16) Mauro Icardi (Inter Milan)
Also wanted by Chelsea, Inter Milan starlet Mauro Icardi looks like having a bright future and could be brought in at Liverpool.
17) Radamel Falcao (Manchester United)
A failed loan signing for Manchester United, Radamel Falcao could be offered a surprise second chance in England by Liverpool this summer.
A prolific striker in Portugal, Jackson Martinez may finally be set to leave Porto this summer and could be a good buy for the Reds.
19) Luciano Vietto (Villarreal)
An exciting young Argentine impressing with La Liga side Villarreal, Luciano Vietto looks well suited to Rodgers’ side in attack.
20) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund)
Capable of playing upfront or out wide, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with Liverpool and could help their goal issues.
