Atletico Madrid striker a target for Liverpool

Atletico Madrid forward Diego Forlan has emerged as a summer target for Liverpool, according to reports from England.

The Mail on Sunday comments that Reds coach Rafa Benitez is already looking at potential targets for next season, and recently admitted that he believes his squad needs at least five fresh faces in order to become title challengers once again.

Forlan, who spent three seasons with Manchester United between 2002 and 2004 before moving to Villarreal, has been prolific during his time in Spain, winning the Pichichi prize awarded to top goalscorer at both the Yellow Submarines and Atletico Madrid.

The 30-year old was thought to be a target of Barcelona during the close season, and is expected to star at this summers' World cup for his country.

Forlan signed a new deal at the Vicente Calderon earlier this season, but may be interested in a new challenge at this stage of his career, and if so Liverpool are expected to pounce with an enticing offer to bring the striker to Anfield.

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