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Southampton's Manolo Gabbiadini scores twice against Manchester United in EFL Cup final - Liverpool fans want to sign him

Liverpool fans have identified the next Southampton star they want their club to sign.

Watching the EFL Cup final on Sunday afternoon, which was won by Manchester United, fans of the Reds were treated to a superb display by Manolo Gabbiadini.

The Italian striker - signed by the Saints in January - scored twice and had another goal incorrectly ruled out for offside.

And this performance whetted the appetite of the watching Liverpool fans, who know their club have a history of raiding St Mary's for signings.

Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren are three players to have made the move from the south coast to Anfield in recent years, and Reds supporters reacted on social media to Gabbiadini's performance - highlighting him as Jurgen Klopp's next target.