Liverpool could turn to Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy after being priced out of moves for Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak and Roma shot-stopper Alisson, according to The Mirror.
What’s the word?
Loris Karius’s woeful performance in the Champions League final reinforced the suggestion that the Reds should buy a new keeper this summer.
Jurgen Klopp wants his team to become title challengers and in order to do that, they require a world-class stopper.
Oblak and Alisson have been regularly mentioned as targets in the gossip columns, but The Mirror recently claimed that Liverpool will be unable to meet their price tags.
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The publication states that Atletico will demand £80m for Oblak due to a release clause in his contract, while Roma will also want a staggering figure.
As a result, The Mirror claims that Liverpool could switch focus to McCarthy, who has been a Southampton player since his 2016 move from Crystal Palace.
Is he a good option?
No disrespect to McCarthy, but the 6ft 4 shot-stopper does not fit the calibre that Liverpool require.
Going forward, the Reds are one of the best and most entertaining in the Premier League, but their weakness has always been at the back.
The Merseyside outfit managed to reach the Champions League final and finish inside the top four, but they require a world-class stopper that can perform at the highest level week in week out.
McCarthy helped Southampton retain their top-flight status with his performances towards the end of the 2017-18 season, but in the last seven campaigns, the keeper has made just 55 appearances.
The 28-year-old would not be a significant improvement on the options Liverpool already have.
