Although Liverpool have spent wisely in their bid to replace Luis Suarez, they still haven’t quite got that X-factor in attack. They still don’t have a world-class striker that can strike fear in the hearts of his opponents in the same way Luis Suarez did. So, recent rumors that the club have agreed a fee with AC Milan for the services of Mario Balotelli is something that would surely please the Kop.
The 24-year-old striker not only the charisma to replace Suarez, but is also someone who has already played in England and knows what it is like. If Liverpool can agree personal terms and secure the services of Mario Balotelli they will finally have their world-class forward that they have been clamoring for, a striker who can lead the line and add pace, power and goals to the attack.
While it is true that Balotelli is a bit of a maverick, the pro’s far outweigh the con’s and his signature will surely put the Reds at an advantage in their bid to secure Champions League football. Here are three reasons why the Reds should go all out and sign the Italian striker who has already proclaimed that he is leaving AC Milan.
1. He would be an absolute bargain
If you are looking for a world-class striker to bolster your attack, the chances are that it is going to cost you a fortune. When a player like Shane Long (no disrespect intended) who is fairly limited in what he can do on the pitch goes for £12 million, there is little chance you will a get a world-class striker for anything less than at least double that amount. But Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of signing Balotelli for just £16 million, which is an absolute bargain in anyone’s books.
After this is a player who has scored 40 goals in his last 80 league games in the last three seasons playing for Manchester City and AC Milan. He is a four-time League winner, Champions League winner, has been capped 33 times by his country and has more Champions League experience of anyone in the current Liverpool squad barring Steven Gerrard. Add to all of this, the fact is he is only 24 makes this a no-brainer.