Liverpool transfer news: Offer prepared for Thomas Strakosha as Loris Karius replacement
Jurgen Klopp is searching for a new shot-stopper after Loris Karius’s nightmare Champions League final appearance against Real Madrid. Karius was at fault as Karim Benzema opened the scoring on Saturday night, rolling the ball against the Frenchman allowing the ball to bobble in. Gareth Bale put Madrid back in front with a spectacular overhead kick after Sadio Mane had equalised for Liverpool. Welshman Bale bagged Madrid’s third when his long-range effort somehow beat Karius and found its way into the net.
GETTY Liverpool target Thomas Strakosha has been a regular in the Lazio side
It’s been rumoured that Roma keeper Alisson has been No 1 choice as replacement though the 90 million euros (£79m) the Serie A side want for their man has put Liverpool off. Now the Reds have got Strakosha in their sights with TuttoMercatoWeb reporting Liverpool are preparing an offer of 30 million euros (£26.3m) for the goalie. Albanian Strakosha broke into the Lazio first team last season and has been a regular ever since. The 23-year-old’s contract runs until June 2022 so there is no rush for the Rome side to cash in.
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