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title: "Liverpool “keeping tabs” on Cakir – a long-term Alisson backup?"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2019-09-04T07:30:51Z"
modified: "2019-09-04T07:30:51Z"
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# Liverpool “keeping tabs” on Cakir – a long-term Alisson backup?

Ugurcan Cakir would be an ideal man for Liverpool to bring in as a long-term backup to Alisson.

According to [https://www.star.com.tr/spor/liverpool-ugurcana-hayran-haber-1477933/](https://www.star.com.tr/spor/liverpool-ugurcana-hayran-haber-1477933/)*[Star TV](https://www.star.com.tr/spor/liverpool-ugurcana-hayran-haber-1477933/)*, the Reds are considering a move for the Trabzonspor goalkeeper and were impressed by him in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce, where he made eight saves.

The 23-year-old has been scouted by Liverpool a number of times, with a view to making him a long-term acquisition between the sticks.

They will monitor his progress in the coming months before deciding whether or not to go through with a potential £14 million deal.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

It’s already been a dramatic start to Liverpool’s goalkeeping situation this season, with Alisson injured in their Premier League opener at home to Norwich City.

The club remain coy about when the world-class Brazilian will return and Adrian will be trusted to be first choice for the time being.

He is more of a short-term fix, however, and Cakir is clearly a talented ‘keeper with great potential, who should only improve in the coming years.

Should he continue to shine, and Liverpool do end up agreeing a move for him, it may be that Adrian is gone by next summer.