Info time RS Liverpool have been the subject of one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer, involving striker Luis Suarez. The wantaway forward could be headed to Arsenal, as reported by The Guardian, who are the favourites to land him should he leave the club. So should Liverpool be looking to replace the Uruguayan before the transfer window slams shut? The Express have reported that the Anfield side are preparing an offer for Udinese forward Luis Muriel as a direct replacement for Suarez. The paper have reported that Liverpool are holding out for a bigger bid from the Gunners, and could use the money to spend on Muriel. But who is Luis Muriel? Read on below to find out more about this talented Colombian. Profile Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto was born on April 16th 1991 in Santo Tomas, Atlantico in Colombia. He began his career at the youth set up of Colombian side CD Atletico Junior in 2007, he moved on to Deportivo Cali in 2009. He played youth football for a further year a Deportivo before being promoted to the senior side. The striker made eleven appearances for the first team, scoring nine goals. This prolific goalscoring attracted the attention of Serie A side Udinese, who signed him in 2010 at the age of 19. Loans Muriel was loaned out to Spanish Second Division side Granada to gain first team experience, he made seven appearances but failed to score for the club. The following season he was loaned out again, this time to fellow Serie a side Lecce. He made a bigger impact at the Italian side, making 29 appearances and scoring seven times. Udinese He returned to his current club in summer 2012, where he signed a five-year contract. The Italian side had faith in him and for good reason, Muriel began finding his goalscoring form and consistency in his first season at Udinese. He appeared 22 times, with just fifteen starts, and scored eleven goals as well as contributing three assists. Muriel scored against big clubs such as Inter Milan and Roma and assisted the opening goal on his debut against Fiorentina. At the end of the season he was awarded the Serie A Young Footballer of the Year award, which he shared with Milan star Stephen El-Shaarawy. Colombia Muriel made eight appearances for the Colombia under 20s side, scoring five goals and featuring in the U-20s World Cup in 2011. He made his senior debut in 2012 and has made three appearances, scoring once. Skills and Attributes Muriel has been compared to Brazilian strike legend Ronaldo mainly because of his technique on the ball. He possesses excellent dribbling ability and has an eye for goal with highly accurate shooting skill, he can also pass the ball well. Liverpool? Muriel clearly has bags of talent, his comparison to Ronaldo is backed up by his ability to score goals. At just 22 he looks to be a brilliant investment, he has scored goals playing in the Serie A which is a tough league. Liverpool would do well to lure him away from Udinese however, as the club would be reluctant to let the talented forward leave. But if Suarez was to leave, Muriel would be a wise replacement as a natural goalscorer, and would fill the gap left by the Uruguayan nicely.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:09:07 +0000
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