Liverpool should consider making a move for Sporting Lisbon forward Bas Dost if Daniel Sturridge ends his Anfield career.

What's the word?

It would be no big surprise if Sturridge left this summer due to the fact that he has dropped down the pecking order at the Merseyside outfit.

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Injury problems have hampered the 28-year-old over the years, and when fit, he struggled to break into Jurgen Klopp's side due to the impressive form of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.

In January, Sturridge was loaned to West Bromwich Albion for the second half of the season, but he failed to make an impact due to another injury issue.

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The Reds are not in desperate need of a striker, but if they do lose one from the pack it is worth looking at a low-cost option.

Who should Liverpool target?

The Merseyside outfit could find themselves in a unique position due to the situation surrounding a handful of Sporting players.

Bas Dost is one of a handful of players who have asked to have their contracts terminated due to the recent attack on the squad.

Fifty masked fans stormed the club's training ground in May and left some players beaten.

A number of Premier League clubs have been linked to Dost, and Liverpool should join the party.

The striker towers at 6ft5 and does not necessarily slot into Klopp's attacking system, but he would provide a different option as target man.

He could be useful in games when the team are struggling to break down defences, and he would be attainable on a free transfer.