Liverpool Transfers: 10 Possible Replacements For Luis Suarez

9. Diego Costa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCXIIfpjTK4 Athletico Madrid's key striker from 2012-13 has been linked with a move away from the La Liga outfit ever since the Spanish giants drafted in David Villa and Leo Baptistio over the summer. The Brazilian front-man hit 20 league goals in 44 appearances to help Athletico to an impressive 3rd place in the La Liga last time out, just behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, and ensuring their Champions League status. The striker is believed to have a £21.8 million release clause in his contract, and reports suggest both Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in his signature. However, Athletico have remained firm despite a formal offer from Liverpool, and with the striker himself saying he wants to stay, it's questionable whether the Merseysiders can prise him away from the La Liga side.
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