Liverpool
are reportedly considering a January move for Marseille`s goalkeeper Steve
Mandanda, despite the possibility of landing him for free in the summer.
After
both Simon Mignolet and Adam Bogdan have come in for criticism for their
performances, the Reds started negotiations for a new keeper.
The
Belgian raised concerns about adapting to Liverpool`s style of play since
Rodgers` reign. The ex-Sunderland has always struggled in the situations when
the goalkeeper is supposed to come out.
Last
summer move for Bogdan on a free transfer seemed a good one for Liverpool. When
the Hungarian had to replace Mignolet, though, he failed to hold the pressure.
Klopp
needs a solid keeper to count on, as well as to give stability to the defence.
The French international, who is keen on leaving Marseille, might be a good
fit.
Born
in Zaire, he has won 21 caps for France national team. The establishment of
Tottenham Hotspur`s Lloris as No 1 keeper, though, led Mandanda to be benched
in most of the official games.
The
30-year-old goalkeeper has protected Marseille`s posts since 2008, when he left
his former club Le Havre. Mandanda chose to remain in France, despite the
rumours of interests shown by some European giants.
In
the last months he has showed no intentions of renewing his contract with the
French side. This led to rumours about his next future away from Marseille.
The
French club, currently sitting 10th in the Ligue 1, might sell the
player for a small fee in January, instead of losing him when his contract
expires in the summer.
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