Coral’s Rumour Reel: Ligue 1 goalies linked with Premier League

Jamie Clark, Sports Editor | December 22, 2015

A pair of Ligue 1 goalkeepers could be crossing the Channel if today’s press reports are to be believed, with Liverpool and Newcastle United seeking to add something between the sticks.

Jurgen Klopp’s Reds suffered a big setback in their bid for reclaim a place in the Premier League’s top four by losing handsomely at Watford, and a poor display for understudy stopper Adam Bogdan started off that 3-0 loss.

Mandanda to move to Merseyside?

With first-choice keeper Simon Mignolet missing out injured and his own form giving cause for concern, the Anfield outfit have thus been put on alert by indications from Marseille custodian Steve Mandanda that he may move to England.

The Stade Velodrome side have been a selling club for some years now, so long-serving skipper and stopper Mandanda, 30, may just be the latest in a long line of assets that L’OM cash in on.

Liverpool cannot expect a clear run on Mandanda, however, as Merseyside rivals Everton are beginning to think about a successor to Tim Howard.

Magpies seek Sirigu swoop

Newcastle, meanwhile, have been short options between the posts since Tim Krul sustained a season-ending injury. Rob Elliot has stepped up, producing several fine saves in wins over Klopp’s club and Tottenham, but a lack of experienced cover is understood to be a concern to the Magpies hierarchy.