Balague’s response when asked about Jan Oblak to Liverpool speculation

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Liverpool have been linked with Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid.

Well-known Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague has given his take on speculation linking Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak with a move to Liverpool on Skysports.com.

According to The Mirror, Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Slovenia international goalkeeper.

It has also been reported that the 25-year-old has a release clause of €100 million (£88.35m) at Atletico.

Balague wrote on Skysports.com during a Q&A when asked about Oblak to Liverpool speculation: “He is trying to renew his contract with Atletico. PSG have shown interest but I have heard nothing from Liverpool.”

Oblak is one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga and in the world, and the Slovenian would be a great signing for Liverpool.

Although it is hard to see Atletico losing one of their main players in the middle of the season, the Reds should make a move for him in the summer of 2018.

With Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius both not exactly great, Oblak would be an upgrade on the duo and would make Liverpool’s defensive unit very strong.

Liverpool are out of the running for the Premier League title this season, but the Reds can certainly end up in the top four.