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Liverpool 'to make world-record £62m bid for Roma goalkeeper Alisson this summer' after Jurgen Klopp backed Loris Karius to be No 1 at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp is set to end his goalkeeping conundrum at Anfield by bringing in Roma's Alisson for a world-record £62million.

Loris Karius has the backing of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp as first choice at Anfield, getting the nod over Simon Mignolet, but that may not be the case next season.

According to Sky Sports, the Anfield outfit are ready to splash £62m, what would be a new world record for a goalkeeper, to bring in the Brazil international this summer.

Liverpool are poised to bring in Roma goalkeeper Alisson for a world-record u00a362million
Liverpool are poised to bring in Roma goalkeeper Alisson for a world-record £62million
Boss Jurgen Klopp has backed Loris Karius to be his No 1 but that could all change next year
Boss Jurgen Klopp has backed Loris Karius to be his No 1 but that could all change next year

Roma have been trying to tie the 25-year-old down to a new contract at the Stadio Olimpico, with the club set to be inundated with offers when the transfer window opens.