According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool has expressed interest in signing Southampton star Alex McCarthy this summer.
After mounting a title challenge this season, the Reds ran out of steam in the last stretch, and it now appears certain that Jurgen Klopp will have to make do with a third-place Premier League finish in his final season as the Merseyside club’s manager. This season, Liverpool has won the Carabao Cup, therefore the Reds will have to settle for that victory during Klopp’s final season.
As the current campaign draws to a close, Liverpool appears to have begun organizing their transfer business in order to provide Arne Slot, the team’s anticipated future manager, with the means to succeed in the upcoming season.
Caoimhim Kelleher wants to leave the team to play frequently abroad, thus Liverpool may try to acquire a new goalkeeper as a backup to Alisson, according to the Daily Mail story.
According to the source, McCarthy has been identified by the Merseyside club as a serious target, and at the end of this season, they may decide to make a formal approach.
McCarthy heading to Liverpool
According to The Daily Mail, the Southampton player is expected to become a free agent this summer as he is nearing the end of his current contract.
McCarthy’s transfer to Liverpool is reportedly not going to be easy, though, as McCarthy’s goalkeeping needs are also being addressed by Newcastle United and Celtic.
At 6 feet 4 inches tall, the 34-year-old goalie has a great deal of expertise and eases with the ball at his feet. In addition, he has Premier League experience, so if Liverpool decides to sign him, he may be a good addition to help Alisson. If Kelleher leaves the team, it will be intriguing to watch if the Anfield team decides to finally take a serious stance in trying to sign McCarthy during the next transfer window.
On Sunday afternoon, Liverpool will play Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in the season’s last match. Klopp will be looking to win the match to cap off his time as the team’s manager.
