Liverpool scout Liege goalkeeper
Guillaume Hubert's first performances for Standard Liege eventually could pave his way to Liverpool.
Liverpool is scouting Hubert and could target him for a transfer in January 2016, The Mail’s Sami Mokbel and The Guardian’s Dominic Fiefield reported Monday. Standard Liege would consider selling Hubert in January for around £600,000 to £700,000 ($900,000 to 1.1 million), according to Fiefield and Mokbel.
Fiefield claims Liverpool would plan to sign Hubert in January, then loan him back to Standard Liege for the remainder of the 2015-16 season.
Hubert, 21, has played just seven games for Standard Liege’s first team, but his displays since he made his debut in late October have alerted Liverpool and others to his considerable talent. His 6-foot, 6-inch frame and status as a Belgian U-21 international also make him an attractive target.
Aston Villa and Swansea City also have scouted Hubert in recent weeks. Both can afford to sign Hubert for the reported fee.
Simon Mignolet and Adam Bogdan currently are Liverpool’s top two goalkeepers.
Source: NESN
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