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Liverpool eyeing sensational swoop for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak next summer

The Merseyside giants will be battling against PSG to secure the services of the 22-year-old shot-stopper

LIVERPOOL will be hoping to secure the services of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak this summer.

French giants Paris Saint-Germain have also indicated their interest in the Slovenia international.

 Jan Oblak is under contract with Atletico Madrid until 2021
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Jan Oblak is under contract with Atletico Madrid until 2021Credit: Rex Features

The Merseyside giants are reportedly preparing a swoop later this year, according to Spanish outlet AS.

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will not be signing a new shot-stopped during the January transfer window.

They will have the money to fork out following Philippe Coutinho's £145m switch to Barcelona.

The goalkeeper remains under contract until 2021 after joining from Benfica in 2014 for £14.2m.

 Jurgen Klopp is preparing a summer swoop
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Jurgen Klopp is preparing a summer swoopCredit: AFP or licensors

Oblak's contract features a release clause of £89m, but the Reds will be looking to negotiate a lower fee.

The 25-year-old recently confirmed that he is yet to have talks with Atletico Madrid over a new deal.

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 Jan Oblak joined Atletico from Benfica in 2014
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Jan Oblak joined Atletico from Benfica in 2014Credit: EPA

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 Jan Oblak in action against England during a World Cup qualifier
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Jan Oblak in action against England during a World Cup qualifierCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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