Liverpool in 4-way tussle to complete signing of homegrown sensation this summer - report

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Liverpool are one of four English clubs who are interested in completing the signing of Carlisle United goalkeeper William Atherton this summer, according to a new report. According to Football Insider, Carlisle ‘keeper Atherton is on Liverpool’s radar this summer, with Manchester City, Everton and Burnley also “keeping a close eye” on him.

William Atherton one for the future for Liverpool Atherton clearly wouldn’t be arriving as a replacement for Alisson at Liverpool, or someone who could challenge Giorgi Mamardashvili for minutes, but he would be an exciting long-term addition. Planning for both the present and the future should always be the aim for Liverpool, and if they can pip others to the signing of Atherton, it could prove to be a major coup.

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