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title: "Liverpool: Adrian would be a safe backup option for Alisson"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-adrian-would-be-a-safe-backup-option-for-alisson/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dylan Walsh"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2019-05-23T18:20:16Z"
modified: "2019-05-23T18:20:16Z"
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# Liverpool: Adrian would be a safe backup option for Alisson

**The life of a second-choice goalkeeper is often regarded as one of the loneliest jobs in football.**

On the rare occasion do you play more than 10 games a season and barring an injury to the first-choice keeper, your season consists of keeping a seat on the bench warm and making an effort in the pre-match warm-up, which is why it’s not surprising to Adrian of West Ham searching for a look away.

The Spanish ‘keeper was once one of the best shot-stoppers in the league outside the top-six, but age and the introduction of Lukasz Fabianski has seen Adrian secure his spot on the bench for West Ham, and with his current deal running out, a move away seems likely, and a big team are keeping an eye on his situation.

[According to Goal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chukwueze-in-sturridge-out-liverpools-transfer-plans-this/mdta644si0e51rfqm0zpsha83), Liverpool see Adrian as a possible backup to Alisson next season, with Simon Mignolet [likely to make the move away](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7045399/Liverpool-15m-price-valuation-Simon-Mignolet.html) from Anfield this summer after a campaign of sitting in the Brazilian’s shadow, and although the West Ham keeper might prefer a move for first-team football, moving up to Merseyside might not be a bad career choice.

The Spanish stopper, who is [valued on Transfermarkt at £3.6 million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adrian/profil/spieler/71271), will be guaranteed some games next season, and with Liverpool fans gasping for some kind of silverware, there is a good chance the Reds will finally give competitions like the League Cup and FA Cup some attention, meaning Adrian could be an unlikely hero if the Merseyside club make a cup run.

At 32, Adrian is reaching the golden years of his footballing career, and at a club like Liverpool, the Spaniard could have one last swansong to cap off an interesting time in England.

***Liverpool fans, would Adrian be a good backup for Alisson? Let us know!***