Leeds target Dominik Livakovic has hit the headlines as a result of his stunning performances for Croatia at the World Cup.
According to Media Foot in France, the 27-year-old’s stunning displays in Qatar have attracted the attention of Leeds, who have made contact with Dinamo Zagreb over a €10m (£9m) deal for the Croatia international.
Now, Livakovic was a relative unknown before the World Cup began, and even now, you may not know too much about the man who helped Croatia defeat Brazil.
So, ahead of Croatia’s World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina, let’s take a look at the Croatian shot-stopper…
Who is Dominik Livakovic?
Well, the Zadar-born glovesman was actually offered to Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Leicester back in the summer, but all three Premier League sides rejected the opportunity – according to The Athletic.
Now, the trio will presumably be kicking themselves.
Livakovic has experienced a relatively underwhelming campaign for Dinamo Zagreb this season, keeping just two clean sheet in 16 SuperSport HNL appearances.
However, the Dinamo Zagreb No.40 was given the nod by Zlatko Dalic after spending the entirety of the 2018 World Cup in Russia on the bench, and he has grabbed his chance with both hands.
Dominik Livakovic profile
Full name: Dominik Livakovic
Age: 27
Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Date of birth: 9th January 1995
Nationality: Croatia
Place of birth: Zadar
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Dinamo Zagreb
Salary: £15,000-a-week
Religion: Christian
Dominik Livakovic wife
The Croatia international is married to Helena Matic.
Livakovic and Matic – an industrial designer – wedded in a Zadar cathedral back in June.
Dominik Livakovic could join Leeds
The likes of Keylor Navas have earned big moves as a result of their World Cup exploits in the past, and Livakovic could soon do the same.
As aforesaid, Leeds have made contact with Dinamo Zagreb over a £9m deal amid doubts over the future of Illan Meslier, who is the current No.1 at Elland Road – Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in the Frenchman.
Keep an eye on Livakovic, as he could soon be moving to the Premier League.
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