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title: "If Sturridge was to be axed in January, these 3 would be perfect replacements"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/if-sturridge-was-to-be-axed-in-january-these-3-would-be-perfect-replacements/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "George McGibbon"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2016-10-19T06:00:33Z"
modified: "2016-10-19T06:00:33Z"
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# If Sturridge was to be axed in January, these 3 would be perfect replacements

***The Liverpool fans in the Football Transfer are concerned that Daniel Sturridge’s days at Liverpool might be numbered…***

A couple of years ago, Daniel Sturridge was the man at Liverpool. After forming a deadly partnership with Luis Suarez, Sturridge was Liverpool’s certified number 9; and he was scoring every week.

However, injuries and other issues have plagued his career as of late, and thus far under Jurgen Klopp – he hasn’t really got started.

He has had to settle for a bit-part role under the German, with Roberto Firmino often preferred as first-choice striker, and some of the Reds in the Tavern are speculating that he could leave the club in January.

It would be a shame, especially given how much he has done for the club; but if it does happen – Klopp must replace him with a worthy stand-in.

With that said, if Sturridge was to be axed in January, these 3 would be perfect replacements…

## Alexandre Lacazette

![Lacazette](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Lacazette-500x396.jpg)

Alexandre Lacazette is a fairly logical option as a primary target for Liverpool.

In terms of direct replacements – you would struggle to do better than replacing Sturridge with Lacazette. Both players are fast, technical poachers – and Lacazette would be an upgrade in every way.

He has been dominant in Ligue 1 over the last few years, and that has continued this season – having already scored 6 goals so far.

Lacazette will almost certainly move to the Premier League eventually, but Liverpool but ensure that he comes to Anfield.

## Charlie Austin

![charlie-austinf](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Charlie-Austinf-500x362.jpg)

Alternatively, Liverpool could stay true to form and go back to their normal breeding ground of talent; Southampton.

The Reds have become well known in the Football Transfer Tavern in recent years for the frequency in which they buy from Southampton – but you can’t argue that it has been a fruitful conquest for them.

Charlie Austin is the latest in a long line of Saints stars that could interest the Redmen, and his enviable form so far this year could really attract Klopp towards him.

Having already picked up 4 Premier League goals so far this season, Austin is bang in form; and he looks to be getting better every week.

Does he carry the star power of someone like Lacazette? No – but he would bring goals.

## Mauro Icardi

## ![Icardi.jpg](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Icardi-500x344.jpg)

Whilst Mauro Icardi is Inter Milan’s captain – the punters in the Football Transfer Tavern think that he is certainly going to leave Milan in January.

[Off-the-field issues](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37672984) relating to the release of his new book have got him in trouble with both club officials and fans – and it is widely believed in the Tavern that his Inter career is over.

As a result, a move to the Premier League appears likely – and Liverpool could be the perfect destination.

He is a leader, and a prolific one at that – and that is exacly what Jurgen Klopp needs.

Icardi’s off-the-field issues mean that he could be signed on the cheap – and he could be the difference maker for Klopp this season.