Liverpool are planning for life without Adrian and have shortlisted suitable names which surprisingly included former Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
The Reds have offered Adrian a new contract as they are happy to retain his services as Caoimhin Kelleher could go out on loan but the Spaniard is stalling on signing the new deal.
Already 34, his playing days are dwindling and he is waiting to see what offers he gets to play as a no.1 in Europe and so Liverpool have a shortlist of players in contention to join the club to replace him.
Surprisingly, our sources suggest that Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton is a name that was being considered by Liverpool.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Thomas Heaton of Aston Villa warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on January 01, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The 35-year-old spent five years as a United player but never made an appearance for the Old Trafford side, spending four seasons on loan with Cardiff City, QPR, Rochdale and Wycombe Wanderers.
He has been with Aston Villa for the last three seasons but has made just 20 appearances and seems set to join Manchester United, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that he is set to undergo a medical with the Red Devils in “the next weeks” as the “deal is done and completed.”
Adrian could still remain at Anfield if he doesn’t receive suitable offers and that does seem to be the most likely, with sources close to the club suggesting Jurgen Klopp is relaxed about the situation.
KIRKBY, ENGLAND – MAY 11: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Adrian of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on May 11, 2021 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
That’s unsurprising as it won’t be difficult to find a third choice goalkeeper with Liverpool’s priorities further afield.
Despite a report from Turkish outlet Sabah in March that claimed Liverpool were scouting Trabzonspor goalie Ugurcan Cakir, Anfield Central sources claim that the Turk is not a target for the Reds.
Ligue 1 sides Lyon and Rennes want him ‘badly’ but he is not a target for Liverpool and in any case, he’s too good to be a backup.
