Liverpool have opened talks with Italian side Sampordria over World Cup star Sergio Romero. After seeing bids for David Marshall and Karl Darlow rejected, the Reds have continued their search for a keeper who will offer some competition for Simon Mignolet during the upcoming campaign.
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Liverpool approached Sampordria last night over a deal for the Argentinian shot-stopper. The Serie A club have told Romero that he can leave this summer, despite his impressive showings at the recent World Cup, which contributed to Argentina’s reaching of the final.
The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Monaco but failed to break into the first team, however the showings at the World Cup have attracted much interest from Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers. It is understood that Sampordria will be happy to let the Argentine go for a fee of around £2 million, but are also open to another loan deal.
By Ollie Carroll
Twitter: @Ollie_Carroll_