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Liverpool need goals. It has been the mantra throughout the vast majority of Jurgen Klopp’s reign at Anfield, and it remains so now.

A strange thing to say, in the aftermath of a 3-3 thriller at home to Arsenal, a game which saw their most forward player – Roberto Firmino – score two. But 90 minutes should not cloud reality. Daniel Sturridge is still on his personal pre-season; Divock Origi is a medium-term absentee, and Danny Ings a much longer one.

Christian Benteke, meanwhile, continues his adaptation period to a new club and new manager. How long of that remains is unknown.

Klopp himself has admitted signing a striker is something to contemplate this month.

But who could Liverpool sign?

The Reds have scouted Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao, a 21-year-old speedster who can play across the front three. His profile is very much of a Liverpool signing of recent years: young, brimming with potential and potentially worth big money.

That sort of buy would, inevitably, excite fans.

But if Liverpool do go for a striker, they should not just limit themselves to just this sort of player. With four strikers on the books – five including Firmino – it may be better to look at short-term options, whether on a loan deal or for a smaller fee.

We have done the scouting, so the Reds don’t have to. Here are players who we think could bridge the goalscoring gap for Liverpool until the end of the season.

ON LOAN

Jackson Martinez (Atletico Madrid)

The Colombian has struggled to make an impact since his big-money move from Porto in the summer, starting just eight La Liga games so far and scoring two goals. Although Diego Simeone has backed his striker, Atletico appear to look a better side without him – and could be tempted to let him go.

It would be worth a try, at least.

Loic Remy (Chelsea)

Liverpool rejected the chance to sign him once before, in the summer of 2014, after he failed a medical. But having played a bit-part role for Chelsea over the past 18 months, and with Liverpool potentially needing a fresh forward, it would be something worth revisiting. Unlikely, however.

CUT-PRICE DEAL

Saido Berahino (West Brom)

Having fallen out of favour at West Brom after his transfer saga last summer, Berahino has found himself on the periphery at the Hawthorns under Tony Pulis. As his situation continues to show no sign of repair, the Baggies may be willing to part with the quick striker for a small fee.

Ezequiel Lavezzi (PSG)

A bit more exotic than Berahino, perhaps, with the Argentine international often wanted by Reds fans. His contract with Paris St-Germain expires at the end of the season and he will be available on a free in the summer, so a cheap deal would be a possibility if any team wanted it.

BIG-MONEY DEAL

If Liverpool did decide to splash the cash this January on a striker once more, here are two they should keep an eye on.

Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)

Liverpool have scouted the Spain Under-21 international, who has rose to prominence in an exciting Athletic side. He is quick and direct, and would offer excitement at Anfield.

Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)

The French striker has recently said he wants a move to the Premier League and, despite a largely disappointing season in Ligue 1, would still represent a big bit of business for the buying club. The hope would be he can recreate his goalscoring exploits from last season.