Sources: Liverpool accelerating efforts to sign 35m Chelsea transfer target

"Liverpool are facing the prospect of losing goalkeeper Alisson Becker to Juventus this summer and have identified Robin Roefs as their top target to replace him. The Reds have been linked with the Sunderland keeper before, and sources with ties to the agents industry have today informed me that the interest is concrete and getting stronger."

"When I reported on Alisson's potential Liverpool exit earlier this week I was told that there was not currently a plan to replace him, with Giorgi Mamardashvili tipped to take over as number one if the Brazilian were to move on. It is also worth stressing again that LFC would prefer to keep Alisson, but sources have today clarified that the club are not ruling out moving for another keeper, with Roefs very well thought of inside Anfield."

"it seems worth sharing that one very well-placed source has told me Liverpool are stepping up their interest in Roefs in order to anticipate interest from Chelsea. The Blues are also big admirers of the 23-year-old Dutchman, and are in the market for a new keeper this summer to replace the unconvincing Robert Sanchez. Mike Maignan has been linked again with Chelsea though I'm told those links are not concrete as of now, with the French shot-stopper only recently signing a new contract at the San Siro."

"Roefs has won himself a lot of admirers with his performances at Sunderland, one source said. Liverpool are open to bringing in a new keeper if Alisson leaves, and he's someone they're really keen on. Chelsea will be there too, but Liverpool want to be first."

Liverpool face the possibility of losing goalkeeper Alisson Becker to Juventus this summer. Liverpool have identified Robin Roefs as their top target to replace him if Alisson leaves. Earlier reports indicated no replacement plan, with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to take over if the Brazilian departed, but Liverpool are not ruling out signing another goalkeeper. Interest in Roefs is described as concrete and strengthening, and Liverpool want to move first. Chelsea are also admirers of the 23-year-old Dutch goalkeeper and are searching for a new keeper after Robert Sanchez’s struggles. Links to Mike Maignan are mentioned but not considered concrete due to his recent contract extension at San Siro.

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