Liverpool set to battle with Leicester for highly-rated Belgian shot-stopper

LIVERPOOL look set to go head-to-head with Leicester for the signing of highly-rated Belgian goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert, according to reports.

 

Liverpool are reportedly keeping an eye on Guillaume Hubert

 

The 21-year-old has broken into the Standard Liege first-team this season, making 13 appearances.

The 6ft 6ins keeper spent a period training with Stoke during his time with Valenciennes, but the two clubs couldn't agree a fee.

And now the Daily Mail claim Jurgen Klopp has stepped up his interest in the shot-stopper after sending scouts to watch him earlier this season.

 

Hubert would be competition for Liverpool's No 1 Simon Mignolet, who Klopp has placed his full faith in following a number of unconvincing performances this season.

The German said: "Simon Mignolet is a really, really, really good goalkeeper. Number two in Belgium – or number one we will see – but maybe number two at the European Championships."

The Reds face competition from Leicester for the goalkeeper, with the Foxes sending representatives to check up on Hubert during Standard's winter training camp.

Standard are keen to keep hold of the shot-stopper, but could consider offers for him starting at £700,000.