Liverpool are reportedly keen on bringing Argentina goalkeeper, Sergio Romero to Anfield on a season-long loan from Italian side Sampdoria to provide competition for Simon Mignolet. Having allowed Pepe Reina to join Bayern Munich, Brendan Rodgers wants to add another experienced keeper to his squad ahead of a busy season.

The Daily Mail suggests that Liverpool will try to complete a loan deal for Romero after his heroics in Brazil for Argentina saw the 27-year-old named on the three-man shortlist for FIFA’s Golden Glove award.

Romero endured a difficult loan at Monaco last season where he spent much of the time on the bench, and which many thought might cost him his place as Alejandro Sabella’s number one.

This faith was fully justified as Romero went on to produce a number of excellent performances in Brazil, the highlight being the penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in the Semi Final.

Monaco opted not the take up their option to buy Romero after he had failed to displace Croatian, Danijel Subašić as the first choice keeper and so he returned to Sampdoria this summer.

A move to Benfica just after the World Cup appeared imminent but never materialised and so Liverpool now hope to offer Romero another option.

One thing that Romero will want to avoid is another season on the bench. Liverpool will have the added strain of the Champions League this season but at 27, Romero needs regular matches. The former Racing keeper may want some assurances from Liverpool before signing any deal.