If Liverpool’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid taught them one thing it was that they require a new goalkeeper.

Unfortunately for Loris Karius, he made two costly mistakes that led to goals for Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale.

It was later revealed that the shot-stopper suffered concussion in a challenge with Sergio Ramos, but that did little to soften the blow of a 3-1 loss in Kiev.

Since the final whistle blow, Liverpool have been linked to numerous goalkeepers in the media, but there is one name that continues to be mentioned - Alisson.

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According to Sky Sports News, it is unlikely that the Reds will get a deal over the line for the Roma stopper.

The broadcaster claims that the Merseyside outfit, who finished fourth in the Premier League last season, are unwilling to pay the £80m price tag.

Given that Roma allowed their star player Mohamed Salah to move to Anfield last summer, it is understandable that they would be tough negotiators this time around.

Liverpool fans have hit out at Sky for seemingly dashing their hopes, while others are not entire surprised.