Liverpool consider Turkish replacement

Liverpool have identified Galatasaray forward Burak Yilmaz as a replacement for Luis Suarez.

The Metro is reporting that if the Uruguayan gets his wish and departs Anfield, then Reds chiefs will make Yilmaz their number one target.

Liverpool will have to fight rivals Chelsea for his signature though, with the Blues also interested in bringing the striker to the Premier League. Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his admiration for the forward, who scored eight Champions League goals in just nine appearances last season.

Galatasaray are keen to keep hold of Yilmaz, and president Unal Aysal has warned any interested clubs that they will have to meet the Turkish side’s valuation.

“We have set a price for Burak Yilmaz. We will only consider an offer which is in the best interests of the club and player,” warned Aysal.

“If Burak wants to leave and our transfer demands are matched, we could accept a deal.”

Brendan Rodgers has identified Yilmaz, who scored 32 times in 39 appearances for Galatasaray last term, as the ideal man to replace Suarez, should the forward be sold during this transfer window. The Uruguayan has made it clear that he wants to leave Anfield, despite signing a new contract with the Reds last summer.

Would Yilmaz do well at Anfield? Can Liverpool compete with Chelsea in the transfer window?

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