Liverpool target Erling Braut Haaland could be amazing alternative number nine

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Liverpool have recently been linked with a move for RB Salzburg starlet Erling Braut Haaland.

According to The Daily Star, the talented Norwegian is a target for the Reds along with Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Juventus.

Haaland is hot property right now, having scored 20 goals in just 13 appearances so far this season.

The 19-year-old, son of ex-Manchester City defender Alf-Enge, was again amongst the goals in the Champions League this week, scoring twice against Napoli.

He added fuel to the fire by ‘copying’ Mo Salah’s  ‘yoga’ goal celebration, and some fans have become convinced he will end up transferring to Anfield in the future.

And if he did, he could be an absolutely amazing alternative striking alternative to Roberto Firmino.

TBR’s view – A prolific physical presence

Firmino plays most of Liverpool’s games as a kind of false nine, which often allows the likes of Sadio Mane and Salah to run in behind. It’s a tried and tested method that has seen Liverpool become one of the scariest attacking teams in Europe.

Every now and then though, the trio can struggle to break down tight-knit defensive units.

One kind of player Liverpool haven’t really ever had in the Premier League era, is a physical presence capable of scoring goals.

The likes of Andy Carroll, Rickie Lambert and Christian Benteke have represented the club and brought unique qualities, but all struggled to score goals for the Reds.

So far, 6ft 4in Haaland has demonstrated a real clinical edge over in Austria, and him signing for Liverpool could give the Reds something different.