Age: 25 Club: Zenit Saint Petersburg Nationality: Venezuelan Estimated Market Value: £16 million League Apps (2014-15): 26 League Goals (2014-15): 13 Roma have been linked with Jose Salomon Rondon this summer, should they fail to bring in Edin Dzeko from Manchester City. And, put simply, the Zenit Saint Petersburg is a goal machine. He scored 20 goals in 44 games for Andre Villas-Boas last season and has had an excellent scoring record for every team he has played for. The Venezuela international is reportedly available for around £16 million and is simply a different level to Queen Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin. He has pace, power and natural goal-scoring ability - as well as proven record in Europe and internationally. Rondon would cost a little more than Austin but the extra would be the difference between signing a decent striker and acquiring a world-class player who, aged just 25, is only going to get better. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCulture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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