Richard Hughes steps up interest in 'brilliant' Premier League star | OneFootball

Arne Slot has massively underdelivered this season.

The Dutchman, in unison with Richard Hughes, chose to spend over £450 million on new players during the summer with the hope that they'd be able to at least retain the Premier League title and perhaps even win the Champions League.

However, that couldn't have been further from reality with the club currently on 59 points and just inside the top four spots.

The arrivals of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have flopped and now, it seems like the Reds are going to go through yet another summer of change which could see several players joining and exiting the Anfield outfit.

But, since the Reds are a sell-to-buy club, some mainstays among their ranks could end up being moved on and, if this latest report is to be believed, that certainly feels like the case here.

Liverpool are stepping up their interest in Robin Roefs just in case Alisson joins Juventus

When fit, Alisson has been one of Liverpool's best players this season.

The Brazilian is one of the world's best goalkeepers and without him last term, Liverpool would've been nowhere near winning the title.

And, even though his performance levels have been high this term, the sheer number of injuries he's suffered have massively impacted Liverpool.

This has led to Giorgi Mamardashvili starting many games with Freddie Woodman even making an appearance or two.

Despite his injuries, Alisson has been attracting interest from Juventus, and, now that he's agreed terms with them, Liverpool may have to start looking at new goalkeepers, which is where Robin Roefs comes in.

A fresh report from Caught Offside has detailed that Liverpool are now 'stepping up their interest' in Sunderland's 'keeper just in case Alisson exits this summer.

"Roefs has won himself a lot of admirers with his performances at Sunderland," they wrote.

"Liverpool are open to bringing in a new ‘keeper if Alisson leaves, and he’s someone they’re really keen on.

"Chelsea will be there too, but Liverpool want to be first."

Robin Roefs would be a better number one for Liverpool than Giorgi Mamardashvili

Although Liverpool may see Mamardashvili as their future number one, the Georgian isn't ready to be that just yet.

And, even though Woodman has put in a couple of decent performances when he's been played, the former Preston man isn't the quality of 'keeper that Liverpool need.

Roefs, who has been described as a 'brilliant' player by Chris Sutton may only be 23 years old but, of all the signings that Sunderland made in the summer, the Dutchman may be their best of the lot.

He's saved the Blackcats on more than one occasion already this season and, of all the goalkeepers that Premier League clubs brought in during the summer transfer window, he's definitely been the one who's had the most impact.

Of course, a deal for the 23-year-old wouldn't be cheap but, if Liverpool do end up selling Alisson to Juventus, they could put some of the money they've earnt from that towards the transfer fee.

But, if Alisson stays then that would be even better as, no matter how well Roefs plays, he won't be as good as the Brazilian.

Not just yet, anyway.