Liverpool are thought to have Paul Robinson lined up as a potential replacement for Pepe Reina should the Spaniard decide to leave in the summer. Manchester United and Arsenal are keen on the 28 year old who is rumoured to have a £20 million clause in his contract.
Despite only signing a 6 year contract last April Reina is thought to be frustrated by the lack of progress at Liverpool with only a FA Cup winner’s medal to show for his time and only a possible Europa League trophy up for grabs this season.
Edwin van der Sar’s planned retirement at United this summer has raised the alarming prospect of Liverpool losing Reina to their bitter rivals, although it is questionable whether Reina would make such a high profile switch. A move to Arsenal however could be more favourable with no direct rivalry to Liverpool and the fact they don’t have a world class keeper to call upon.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish said last month that he expected Reina to remain at the club in the long term, but it is understood that former England goalkeeper Robinson is being considered as a possible replacement should Reina be tempted away from Merseyside at the end of the season.
Stekelenburg and Neuer are also on Liverpool’s radar, along with Lyon’s Hugo Lloris, but Robinson’s resurgence at Blackburn since his £3.5 million arrival from Tottenham in 2008 has been noted at Anfield.
The 31 year-old is viewed as a risk-free option having performed at the highest level with England, and he can also point to Champions League experience during his formative years with Leeds United.
