Both Manchester United and Liverpool look set to miss out on Carlos Bacca, with the Colombia hitman reportedly on the brink of a transfer to AC Milan.
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The Sevilla hitman had been linked with a switch to the Premier League, with both Louis van Gaal and Brendan Rodgers understood to be considering the forward as a solution to their offensive deficiencies.
Arsenal, too, were linked with a move for the 28-year-old, and now may also have to look elsewhere.
In this feature, we present five strikers who could United or the Reds could turn to after having missed out on Bacca.
Gonzalo Higuain
Having missed out on Champions League football and having lost Rafael Benitez to Real Madrid, Napoli may well have to admit defeat in their battle to keep hold of Gonzalo Higuain.
The former Merengues hitman has asked his agent to seek a move away from the San Paolo, and either United or Liverpool could profit from the Argentine’s discontent in Naples.
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, although while photos of his agent meeting the Red Devils’ executive vice chairman appeared to indicate a move was close, no transfer has been forthcoming.
Benzema is an elite poacher who could solve the offensive deficiencies of either one of the old rivals.
Alex Lacazette
The French striker shone with Olympique Lyonnais last season—scoring 27 goals in 33 outings as OL vied Paris Saint-Germain for the Ligue 1 crown.
He has been linked with both north-west rivals and would represent an explosive, versatile option for either side.
Christian Benteke
Christian Benteke has been heavily linked with almost all of England’s major sides this summer having admitted that he is not planning on signing a new deal with Aston Villa.
On his day, he is a truly menacing player, but, considering his injury problems, would either United or Liverpool meet the player’s £32.5 million fee-release clause?
Edinson Cavani
Edinson Cavani has been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain after reportedly growing tired of playing second fiddle to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
18 goals in 30 Ligue 1 starts is a decent return for the 28-year-old, who spent much of last season in wide areas, and he could be a devastating prospect in the EPL if used down the middle.