With the January transfer window just around the corner, Liverpool are expected to be one of the Premier League clubs that takes a keen interest in the market.
Jurgen Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers earlier this year and it will be the first opportunity for the former Borussia Dortmund manager to bring new players to Anfield.
One of the areas that the Reds look in need of strengthening is at goalkeeper, where Simon Mignolet has failed to impress consistently.
There are rumblings suggesting that Klopp is looking for a new number one after questionable displays from the Belgian, while Adam Bogdan also put in a forgettable display when given the opportunity against Watford recently.
With a new custodian potentially on the German’s wishlist, here are three possible options…
Jack Butland
Following Asmir Begovic’s move to Chelsea in the summer, Butland has been afforded the opportunity to play week-in, week-out at Stoke and has been in sparkling form this season.
The England international has been an unsung hero in the Potters’ progressive campaign to date, making a number of stunning saves and delivering on the promise and potential that most have always known he has possessed.
Tempting the Englishman away from the Britannia Stadium may well be a tough task for Klopp and Liverpool in January, but in the long term Butland could well be an excellent option – they may just have to wait until the summer to land the impressive custodian.
Although a likely fee of £20million and more would need to be shelled out to land the Stoke stopper, it would be money well spent.
Diego Lopez
The experienced Spaniard has proven himself on the biggest stage at both Real Madrid and AC Milan as an able stopper, with Lopez’s addition surely bring a steadying presence between the sticks for Liverpool.
The 34-year-old has fallen behind 16-year-old wonder-kid Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Stadio San Siro, and as such could well be on the lookout for a move in January.
Although not someone who is going to command a place in the Liverpool team for the next decade given his age, Lopez would be a short-term fix that could offer competition for places and an able option that Klopp could rely on.
Fernando Muslera
The Uruguay international has been a stopper that has gained admiration for both club and country over the years, but despite plenty of links to big clubs he is yet to make the move to a top-class employer.
Now at Galatasaray and continuing to prove himself as a dependable and able stopper, Muslera is entering the best years of his career as a 29-year-old.
With over 70 international caps for Uruguay and plenty of Champions League experience, the South American surely would be an attractive addition.
The Turkish giants would be reluctant to lose their number one, but the appeal of moving to England and playing for Liverpool would surely be a real drawcard for the goalkeeper.