Football: Who can replace Loris Karius at Liverpool?
What's the story
Liverpool have a fantastic attack and Jurgen Klopp knows it's his defense where there is still a room for improvement. The Champions League final should be more than enough to convince Klopp to get a new goalkeeper as Karius cost them the game. Here are 5 top goal-keepers he can look at to replace the German.
AS Roma
Brazil's number one Alisson
Brazil international Alisson has established himself as one of the best goal-keepers in the world during his stint with Roma. The 25-year-old kept 17 clean-sheets in Serie A this season with champions Juventus being the only side with a better record. Still young, Alisson is yet to reach his peak and could turn out to be one of the finest in the world.
AC Milan
Italian prodigy Gianluigi Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma is touted as the future of Italy. He is still a teenager but Donnarumma has made over 100+ appearances for AC Milan. A big cheque for the Italian would be a smart investment as he could be Liverpool's custodian for at least the next decade. However, AC Milan will need some convincing to sell their priced asset.
Free agent
Legend Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon is one of the best options for Liverpool right now. The 40-year-old parted ways with Juventus after spending 17 years with them. Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the legend who still has some top level football left in him. It would do Liverpool some good if they opt to get someone with his experience at least for the next few years.
Burnley
Rising star Nick Pope
Before this season, not many had heard about Nick Pope. The 26-year-old's rise has been meteoric and is now heading to the World Cup with England. Liverpool should need no convincing to sign this young man. He proved his mettle to them during his first Premier League start in September 2017. Liverpool fired 35 efforts on goal but scored just once.
Atletico Madrid
Lightning-quick and reflexive Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak is undoubtedly one of the top goalkeepers in the transfer market. However, the Slovenia international would not come cheap. He will cost more than €100 million in the current inflated transfer market. There are several suitors for the 25-year-old and you will need deep pockets to compete in the market. Further, Atletico are also unwilling to sell one of their top players.