According to reports from The Metro this afternoon, Liverpool have triggered the £14.2million release clause of Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto.

The young Argentine has been in fantastic form during his debut campaign for the Yellow Submarines to claim 20 goals in 47 appearances across all competitions.That includes twelve strikes in La Liga alongside a return of eight goals and four assists from his 12 Europa League outings.

Vietto also claimed the Spanish top flight's Player of the Month award for December.

It could be his only season at Estadio El Madrigal, however, according to The Metro. Sourcing Spanish news outlet AS, they claim Liverpool have triggered the 21 year-old's €20million buy-out fee.

It follows a campaign in which the Reds' current striking options - Daniel Sturridge, Rickie Lambert, Fabio Borini and Mario Balotelli - managed to net just eight Premier League goals between them.

Liverpool are by no means only interested party, however. The Metro also moot Arsenal and Atletico Madrid as potential suitors of the 5 foot 8 poacher.

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