Is this Liverpool's Torres replacements?

It seems inevitable, if Chelsea do table £50m, or possibly a smaller amount with Nicolas Anelka included, Fernando Torres will go to the London club.

But who will Liverpool get to replace him, in a last gasp attempt to strengthen the squad?

A player that has been om the radar for some time is FC Utrechts Ricky van Wolfswinkel, and a report claims Liverpool will use some of the cash from the potential sale of Torres to finance a move for the long-term target.

The FC Utrecht hitman has 11 goals in the Eredivisie this term, outstripping the seven scored by Liverpool's latest recruit Luis Suarez. Standing 6' 1", van Wolfswinkel would provide a different threat to that of the Uruguayan. 

With cash in their pocket and little time to negotiate, Liverpool will have to pay around the £14m mark to make the deal go through before 11pm on Monday.

Another name that is mentioned this weekend, is Senegal international Mamadou Niang, who admits he is flattered by links with Liverpool, amid strong speculation the Reds are preparing to swoop for the Fenerbahce attacker. 

The 31-year-old Senegal international has been in fine form for Fener this season, scoring nine league goals in 15 matches, and various reports in Africa suggest Kenny Dalglish has made him a transfer target, Sky Sports Report.

Niang, formerly of Troyes, Strasbourg and Marseille, says it would be a privilege to play for Liverpool but claims he is still bound to his current club.

Niang, who can play as either a striker, support striker or winger, moved to Fenerbahce for €8million (£6.9m) in August from Marseille.