Reds to turn to Villa if Suarez is sold
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Liverpool target £8million David Villa to replace want-away Luis Suarez
Liverpool will turn to Barcelona striker David Villa if they are forced to sell Luis Suarez this summer.
The Reds are battling to hang onto leading goalscorer Suarez, who asked to quit the club earlier this month after becoming disillusioned with life in England.
Brendan Rodgers insists he is confident the player will stay, but after Real Madrid appointed Carlo Ancelotti this week the Primera Liga giants are pushing hard for a deal.
Liverpool are not willing to sell on the cheap but are coming around to the idea of offloading Suarez before the start of pre-season, and are already lining up possible targets.
According to reports in Spain, Barca hitman Villa is the leading contender to replace Suarez and Liverpool are confident they can get him for a bargain price.
The Anfield club have already brought in reinforcements up front in the form of Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto, but both are far from seasoned performers and Villa would guarantee instant goals.
The 31-year-old has already told Barca boss Tito Vilanova he wants out of the Nou Camp, and its thought Liverpool could get him for around £8million.
Spanish publication El Mundo Deportivo suggests Tottenham and Napoli are also keen on the forward, but are yet to lodge an offer.
Suarezs future will be decided when he returns from the Confederations Cup.
Liverpool will turn to Barcelona striker David Villa if they are forced to sell Luis Suarez this summer.
The Reds are battling to hang onto leading goalscorer Suarez, who asked to quit the club earlier this month after becoming disillusioned with life in England.
Brendan Rodgers insists he is confident the player will stay, but after Real Madrid appointed Carlo Ancelotti this week the Primera Liga giants are pushing hard for a deal.
Liverpool are not willing to sell on the cheap but are coming around to the idea of offloading Suarez before the start of pre-season, and are already lining up possible targets.
According to reports in Spain, Barca hitman Villa is the leading contender to replace Suarez and Liverpool are confident they can get him for a bargain price.
The Anfield club have already brought in reinforcements up front in the form of Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto, but both are far from seasoned performers and Villa would guarantee instant goals.
The 31-year-old has already told Barca boss Tito Vilanova he wants out of the Nou Camp, and its thought Liverpool could get him for around £8million.
Spanish publication El Mundo Deportivo suggests Tottenham and Napoli are also keen on the forward, but are yet to lodge an offer.
Suarezs future will be decided when he returns from the Confederations Cup.
