Time for change

After the transfer fiasco that was Nabil Fekir and, even though there is still hope for some Kop fans that the deal will soon be resurrected. And although Jurgen Klopp has acquired three midfielders already this transfer window, there is still room for improvement between the sticks and a partner for towering CB Virgil Van Dyke.

Virgil Van Dyke, Liverpool and Holland Center Back.

Given the Loris Karius horror show in the Champions league final, a goalkeeper should be top of Klopp`s wish list.

Rated Shotstoppers

So the proctologists at LFC decided the knobbly knees of Nabil Fekir was one problem too far, whereas blocked passages are easier to clear if you have enough cash. Seeing Lyon FC president Alus continued to play hardball up until the end of this Summer`s World Cup. 

As real Madrid are rumoured to be tabling a bid for AFC Roma shot stopper Alisson Becker (insidefutbotl.com), almost proving money can buy you whatever your heart desires. However Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has laughed off such speculation, suggesting the 78 million pound price tag is too much for Real (talksport.com/football). 

Alisson Becker, AS Roma and Brazil No 1.

Whilst Athletico Madrid try in earnest to raise the release clause of their coveted goalkeeper Jan Oblak. The 100 m euro`s release clause Athletico are touted as labelling on their shot stopper Jan Oblak aged 25, who kept 22 clean sheets in 37 appearance’s, coupled with only 22 goals leaked (foxsports.com) seems like a dream compared to LFC`s karius`s nightmare performance in the Champions league final.

Jan Oblak, Athletico Madrid and Slovenian No 1

There are cheaper alternatives for a shot stopper to the likes of Becker and Oblak with some of the best emerging talents in world football today available at the right price.

AC Milan a former powerhouse of domestic and European football have a coveted starlet who goes by the name of Gigi Donnarumma-try making a chant for that tongue twister.

Gigi Donnarumma, Ac Milan and Italian National Team Goalkeeper.

Aged just 19 and with 12 clean sheets from 38 starts (transfermarket.co.uk), hailing from Catellammare di Stabia in Italy, he definitely fits the profile needed by LFC.

Bernd Leno of Bayern Leverkusen is another promising talent aged just 26, reads the game like a proof reader, and enjoys screaming at his defensive line. But if LFC want him they better move quicker than the end product of too much chilli the night before as Arsenal have been touted as his next employers (sportwitness.co.uk).

Bernd Leno, Bayern leverkusen shot stopper.

Another potential for Klopp to relish over is Jasper Cillessen, the Dutch international who plays second fiddle to Barcelona`s number one shot stopper Marc Andre ter Stegen, another gobstopper. Although older than the before mentioned Gigi and Leno he has plenty of experience at international level and the lack of playing time at Barcelona may cause him to look else where. 

Jasper Cillessen, Barcelona No 2 and Holland National team goalkeeper.

Rumors have linked Liverpool FC with a bid for Cillessen this week.  

Klopp may still favour rummaging around in the nether regions of AS Roma and Athletico Madrid, given their financial plights, the chief proctologist at Anfield may have a trick or two for dislodging hard to move blockages from either of these teams.

Resulting in the wants of the individual player, as to where they would like to showcase their skills next season. Sunny Madrid, Cosmopolitan Rome or the English Riviera.

Backline

Finally Klopp has to address the defensive partnership Virgil Van Dyke craves and Liverpool FC undoubtedly require if they have any intentions of silverware this season.

Caglar Soyuncu, SC Freiburg and Turkey Center Back.

Arsenal target Caglar Soyuncu of SC Freiburg in Germany who represents Turkey at international level as an upcoming CB, who can play on the back foot-a rarity this day in Europe- also seems to have evaded those eagle eyed LFC talent scouts.

Caglar Soyuncu can only get better, a defender in a day and age that breeds FF defenders, Soyuncu, tracks back, headers whilst running back and loves the last ditch tackle behind the back line.

Could Klopp grab him before he is snapped up like Justin Kliuvert and Vinivius Junior?

LUCIUSS