Barcelona’s Dutch international goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has joined Jan Oblak and Alisson on the Liverpool’s shortlist to replace Loris Karius, according to Mundo Deportivo.
What’s the story, then?
The report claims that the 39-cap stopper is the third man on the list of names to replace the German who endured a nightmare evening in the 3-1 Champions League final defeat at the hands of Real Madrid.
It goes on to say that Barcelona do not necessarily want to sell the Dutchman but his 60m euro (£52.5m) release clause makes him a viable option, and that he wants to play more in order to retain his international place.
The report also says that Oblak has a 100m euro (£87.5m) release clause, meaning that Cillessen would be a more affordable alternative at £35m less.
Cillessen is more affordable than Oblak
When sums such as £87.5m are being quoted for a goalkeeper upgrade, there must be cheaper alternatives on the market.
Cillessen, 29, is an experienced goalkeeper with international pedigree, also used to the pressure that comes with being at an elite club and with a point to prove to stay in the Holland team after a period on the substitutes bench at Barcelona.
Liverpool are going to find prices bumped up in pursuit of an upgrade after Karius’ high-profile gaffes against Real Madrid so a set release clause may be something of a blessing; this deal may just make sense.
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