In the end, Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas was deemed the right option.
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His solitary strike in a Liverpool shirt came against Oldham Athletic in the third round of the FA Cup.
On this day nine years ago, the Reds completed the signing of the striker in an £8million deal.
When Liverpool needed a new No.9 in the summer of 2013, Brendan Rodgers scouted the market to find the answer.
In the 264 appearances he’s made for Celta since his return, he’s scored 134 goals and gone on to play for Spain.
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Aspas featured in six of Liverpool’s first seven league matches of the 2013/14 season.
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