Liverpool are targeting Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca for the summer move, as per Daily Mirror.
The Reds have been searching for a fine strike who can solve their last season’s goal scoring problem.
Bacca spent a wonderful last seasons at Sevilla, netting 28 goals in all campaigns for the Spanish side.
The 28-year-old who is currently with his national side Colombia at the Copa America has a £21.5million release clause on his current contract.
Liverpool are not the only side who are keeping tabs on Bacca, Tottenham and Serie A side AS Roma are also said to be interested in his move.
Sevilla sporting director Monchi said: “We have no intention of selling him.”
Monchi further added: “If someone wants Bacca, they have to pay his clause. He’s told us that it’s his desire to stay with the club and I don’t see any other possibility.”
While Liverpool who have also targeted Aston Villa star Christian Benteke will have to pay £32.5million for the Belgian. The Villains have no plans to sell him for less than £32.5m.
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Brendan Rodgers have also shortlisted Juventus striker Fernando Llorente.
Columnist: Shah Arsalan
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