Forget all the recent underwhelming signings (Roberto Firmino aside), the Reds may have a big name waiting in the wings.

He made headlines for exhibiting a temper during an international match. He’s a hot-headed South American centre forward with more than 15 La Liga goals this season.

No, Luis Suarez won’t be returning to Anfield. But it seems Liverpool do have a type.

After failing to meet Aston Villa’s £32.5million valuation for Christian Benteke, as reported by the Express, Liverpool have turned their attentions to Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca for second first big-name signing of the summer, according to MailOnline.

The Colombian international most recently made the news for a brawl involving Brazil’s Neymar following a Copa America group stage match, for which both players received red cards.

Bacca was much more well-behaved during the La Liga season, however. The striker led Sevilla with 20 league goals, and found the net seven more times while helping the club to their second successive Europa League title.

Despite his biting and fighting, Suarez provided a much needed boost for the Reds when he arrived in January 2011. The Uruguayan led Liverpool offensively in every one of his three seasons at Anfield, including 23 league goals in 2012-13 and 31 goals and 21 assists the following season.

Bacca will reportedly cost Brendan Rodgers a £21.5 million release clause, but could very well be worth it. Similar to Suarez, the Colombian is known for his finishing ability and as an indirect set-piece threat.

Bacca is also approaching the peak of his career, a great sign for Liverpool, who are most definitely not peaking in the slightest. The 28-year-old averaged 127 minutes per goal across all competitions this season, his most productive year yet, and is an adept penalty taker as well.

Bacca does his best work in front of the goal and doesn’t shy away from high-stakes games. All of his goals this season came from inside the penalty box, and he scored twice for Sevilla in the Europa League final. He is used to playing as a lone striker, but could also provide support for Daniel Sturridge, who has struggled since Suarez’s departure.

All-in-all, Bacca offers Liverpool many of the same benefits that Suarez did, with superb goalscoring and great ball movement. And, hopefully, without all the drama.

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