{"id":1354966,"date":"2024-06-13T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1354966"},"modified":"2024-06-14T17:36:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T16:36:49","slug":"liverpool-goalkeeper-addition-summer-exits","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/liverpool-goalkeeper-addition-summer-exits\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfer targets: Will Slot’s sweeper-keeper or a Newcastle target be Alisson’s next understudy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool look set for a summer of change on the goalkeeper front.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alisson Becker is reportedly the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia, while understudy Caoimhin Kelleher could depart in search of first-team football.<\/p>\n

Third-choice keeper Adrian is also rumoured to be considering a switch to Real Betis despite being offered a new contract by the Reds.<\/p>\n

One or more departures would force Liverpool to enter the transfer market, but who is on Arne Slot\u2019s shopping list?<\/p>\n

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Justin Bijlow<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Slot could return to his former club, Feyenoord, to sign stopper Justin Bijlow.<\/p>\n

Despite enduring an injury-hit campaign in Rotterdam, the 26-year-old is believed to have been on Liverpool’s radar even before the Dutchman\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n

He only featured in 17 Eredivisie matches after suffering significant calf and wrist injuries \u2014 and his longer-term fitness record will also be of concern to the Reds.<\/p>\n

But Bijlow has impressed when on the pitch, primarily because of his front-footed approach to goalkeeping.<\/p>\n

Only team-mate Timon Wellenreuther (1.02) made more keeper sweeper regains per 90 than his 0.74 in 2023\/24, while he also claimed a notable 0.98 crosses per match.<\/p>\n

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Bento<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Athletico Paranaense custodian Bento is another name linked with a move to Anfield.<\/p>\n

The Brazil international, 25, has been a mainstay between the sticks for his club since 2022, having racked up 163 appearances across all competitions.<\/p>\n

With Athletico only having played seven matches this season, the 2023 Serie A campaign better represents Bento’s abilities.<\/p>\n

Like Bijlow, the Curitiba native is comfortable with coming off his line and commanding his box \u2014 making a notable 35 high claims, four diving catches and 11 keeper sweeper regains.<\/p>\n

He is an ambitious passer, too, having attempted a high volume of passes into the final third (140).<\/p>\n

And a record of two penalties saved from six faced will be a bonus for Liverpool if they choose to pay the reported \u00a317million required to secure his signature.<\/p>\n

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James Trafford<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Liverpool must move quickly if they want to sign Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old is close to joining Newcastle United, but there have been suggestions that Slot\u2019s side could make a late bid.<\/p>\n

A 6ft 6in colossus, the Reds would need to pay around \u00a320m for Trafford, who was called up to England\u2019s pre-Euro 2024<\/a> training squad earlier this month.<\/p>\n

There is no denying that the Clarets\u2019 No1 struggled at times last term \u2014 but Liverpool would be investing in significant potential rather than the finished product.<\/p>\n

Notably, he did rank inside the Premier League\u2019s top five keepers for both passes attempted (48.86) and completed (30.32) per 90 while attempting the third-most passes into the final third per match (8.54).<\/p>\n

Having featured regularly in Vincent Kompany\u2019s possession-focused team in 2023\/24, Trafford should adjust quickly to Slot\u2019s tactical approach if he ends up on Merseyside.<\/p>\n

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