Liverpool receive boost in Jan Oblak chase with Atletico 'not planning to extend goalkeeper's contract'
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Liverpool have received a boost in their reported chase of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
That is according to talkSPORT, who say Atletico are not planning to extend the contract of the in-demand shot-stopper.
Arsenal have also been linked with a move for Oblak who has done little to dampen the speculation he could depart the Spanish capital over the summer.
His current deal lasts until 2021 and Atletico reportedly have no desire to tie the goalkeeper to fresh terms.
Oblak has a release clause of £87.5million and Atletico are confident no club will stump up the cash to trigger it.
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