After being put off by Aston Villa’s £32million asking price for striker Christian Benteke, Liverpool are now exploring alternative striking options. Among the names on their shortlist is Colombian frontmen Carlos Bacca who has caught the eye of Anfield scouts at the Copa America.
Here we take a look at the in demand Colombian striker who plays for Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga.
1. The 28-year-old started his career at Atletico Junior in his homeland and supplemented his income by working as a bus driver’s assistant.
2. He moved to Europe in 2012 after Club Brugge paid 1.5million euros for him.
3. Bacca won the Belgian League Golden Boot and Player of the Year awards in 2012/13 after scoring 28 goals in the season.
4. In July 2013 Sevilla bought him for 7million euros and he scored 21 goals in his first season in Spain.
5. He scored 28 goals in all competitions last term as Sevilla finished fifth in La Liga and retained the Europa League.
6. Made his full international debut in 2010 and played for Colombia at the 2014 World Cup. Has scored 7 times for Colombia in 20 games.