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Report: Klopp wants to replace Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge with Aubameyang

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp (REUTERS)
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Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has had terrible luck with injuries over the past few years.

A report from the Mirror this morning claims that Reds boss Jürgen Klopp has finally run out of patience with Daniel Sturridge, and wants to replace the England international with Borussia Dortmund superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is valued at a staggering £70 million by the Bundesliga outfit.

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The 27-year-old striker has played a peripheral role in Liverpool’s campaign so far this term, making just five Premier League starts for Klopp’s men.

Football Soccer - African Cup of Nations - Gabon v Guinea-Bissau - Stade de l'Amitie - Libreville, GabonAubameyang in action for Gabon

And the Mirror claim that the German is ready to sanction the sale of Sturridge, with Aubameyang thought to be his primary target as a replacement.

However, if a move for the Gabon international fails to materialise, the Mirror believe that Klopp will target Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams.

Liverpool have scored just five goals in their last seven outings in all competitions, so the addition of someone of Aubameyang’s quality would be a welcome one.

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The Merseyside outfit have endured an incredibly frustrating few weeks, after being knocked out of both cup competitions, and falling 10 points behind league leaders Chelsea.

Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores their second goalBorussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

They have a chance to cut the gap to just seven points tomorrow night, however, when they welcome the Blues to Anfield.