MailOnline: Liverpool track Italy ace

Liverpool are watching Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello.

The 22-year-old has impressed in what has been a difficult season for his club in Serie A. Sportiello has come through the youth system at Atalanta top become the club's first choice keeper this season.

Milan and Inter have also enquired about Sportiello but Atalanta moved to extend his contract until 2019. Liverpool like the fact that he is also good with his feet and distributes the ball well.

Manager Brendan Rodgers wants increased competition for Simon Mignolet. Chelsea's Petr Cech is another option though he would be more expensive and would want to start as No 1.

Atalanta currently sit just three points above the relegation zone, having lost four of their last five league games.

Source: MailOnline