Liverpool forward one of West Ham’s three ideal alternatives to Alexandre Lacazette

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Christian Benteke

The Belgian striker has had a troubled time at Anfield after signing from Aston Villa last summer.

Benteke is very capable in front of goal with both his feet and his head, and proved that at Aston Villa for a few years on the trot. However, he he has struggled for first-team football under both Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, meaning a move away would suit all parties involved.

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Despite not having all that much time on the pitch and not bedding into Liverpool’s system, he still scored nine goals for the Reds, and brings with him a wealth of Premier League experience.

He may be available on a cut-price deal given it seems he is not part of Liverpool’s future plans, but West Ham will face stiff competition from Antonio Conte’s Chelsea.

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Alexandre Pato

The Brazilian has long been something of a forgotten man after looking to be the next big thing when he was at Italian giants AC Milan.

However, a move back to native Brazil put him into the wilderness, but this year he has joined Chelsea on loan and scored a solitary goal in two appearances.

Pato is likely not to be in Conte’s plans at Chelsea, so could be available for interested parties if his parent club Sao Paolo are willing to sell.

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The 26-year-old is now theoretically at the peak of his powers, but hasn’t shown anything like his best over the past few campaigns. Nevertheless, Bilic could be the man to extract the best from the Brazilian striker, who has the pace to beat defenders and the finesse to score when he’s facing the goal.

Pato may well be open to the move too, given he already lives in London and will be desperate for the minutes that could propel him back into contention for the Brazilian national side.

West Ham United have a number of competent forwards, but any of three players listed above could prove great additions if West Ham want to progress further up the Premier League table and consistently challenge for European football.

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