Liverpool target Lacina Traore Scouting Report
Liverpool are the latest Premier League side to have been linked with a move for Lacina Traore. The 20 year-old, who stands 6'8" in his socks, has made quite an impression in the Romanian league, and has already landed the domestic treble of the Liga 1 title, Romanian Cup and Supercup.
Here's what you need to know about the player dubbed 'The New Adebayor' - and let us know whether you think Traore would be a good signing by leaving comment below.
MirrorFootball Scouting Report
Born: August 20, 1990 (age 19) in Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire)
Height: 6'8"
Position: Striker
League Clubs
2007-08: Stade d'Abidjan - 10 games, 4 goals
2008-: CFR Cluj - 32 league games, 10 goals
Video evidence
1) A wonderful long-distance strike for FC Cluj against Otelu from August 2009
2) And here's one from a similar range but with his left...
3) A cheeky little back-heel, you say? Don't mind if we do. Muresen's equaliser is worth a watch as well
4) And to round things off, a compilation: more goals, more pictures - what's not to like?
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