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LIVERPOOL: Three Potential Replacements For Luis Suarez (If At All He Leaves)

Rodrigo

SL Benfica star Rodrigo has been attracting interest from the likes of Broussia Dortmund, Juventus, Napoli and Shakhtar Donetsk in recent months due to his skill, pace and balance. Capable of playing as a lone striker, part of an attacking trident, and can drop back and play as a classic no.10. The versatility he can offer is similar to that of Suarez, and would very much be a like for like replacement. Though 2 potential problems are that the young Brazilian is under contract with the Lisbon based side until 2019, and lying await inside that contract is a £40m buyout clause. Although the potential sale of Suarez will most likely bring in £40-£50m, they will most likely not be willing to spend the majority of it on a young, seemingly unproven striker. Though what could tempt the Reds into splashing out on him, is that he has impressed in the Premier League before, back in 2010/11 he spent a season on loan with Bolton Wanderers, although he only scored a single goal, his skill and flair gave the Bolton attack a new dimension. With clear talent, his best years ahead of him and previous experience in England’s top flight, £40m could secure Liverpool a leading striker for the next decade.