Liverpool lining-up shock cut-price deal for Man City star Carlos Tevez

Reds could land Argentine for as little as £7m.

Liverpool have identified Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez as a potential replacement for Luis Suarez should the Uruguayan leave the club this summer, reports Goal.com.

Suarez has publicly stressed that he wants to leave Anfield this summer, citing intrusion from the British press as a key factor in his desire to seek pastures new.

The Reds are eyeing up Udinese striker Luis Muriel as a possible replacement for Suarez, who wants to force through a move to La Liga giants Real Madird.

But Man City’s Tevez has also emerged as a shock target for boss Brendan Rodgers.

The Anfield club have reportedly long admired Tevez, who could be available for as little as £7m this summer.

City are reportedly ready to take a huge hit on the 29-year-old, who has just one-year remaining on his current deal but cost the club £25m in 2009.

Liverpool would not be able to match Tevez’s £100,000-a-week wages but would be able to offer the Argentinian international a long-term deal and a guaranteed starting role.

City are planning a major overhaul this summer, with Fernandinho and Jesus Navas already signed and Manuel Pellegrini expected to be confirmed as boss imminently.

Juventus have also been linked with a move for Tevez and have reportedly already agreed personal terms with the former West Ham and Manchester United forward.