Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs as they begin to draw up contingency plans for life after Alisson Becker.
The 23-year-old Dutchman has been a revelation in the Premier League this season since his £10 million summer move from NEC Nijmegen. Under the guidance of Régis Le Bris, Roefs has quickly established himself as one of the most promising shot-stoppers in England, racking up an impressive number of clean sheets that have helped Sunderland defy expectations.
A Three-Way Battle for the Dutchman
Liverpool aren’t the only giants keeping tabs on the Stadium of Light star. According to TEAMtalk, both Manchester City and Chelsea are also tracking Roefs’ progress. City are looking for long-term competition for Ederson, while Chelsea continue to overhaul their goalkeeping department.
Sunderland appear to be preparing for a massive bidding war. The Black Cats recently secured the signing of Melker Ellborg from Malmö for €4 million a move widely seen as a safety net should a “Big Six” club submit an irresistible offer for Roefs in the summer.
Is Alisson Heading for the Exit?
The interest in Roefs comes amid growing speculation regarding Alisson Becker’s future. Liverpool journalist David Lynch suggests that changes in the goalkeeping department at Anfield are “highly possible” at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
With Alisson attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League and Europe’s elite, Roefs who is under contract until 2030 is viewed as a younger, high-potential alternative who fits Liverpool’s long-term recruitment profile.
Key Stats:
- Age: 23
- Current Value: £25m+ (Estimated)
- Contracted until: 2030
- Style: Modern “Sweeper-Keeper” with elite distribution.
James Horan is a football writer focused on the Premier League transfer market, covering confirmed signings, transfer rumors, and club strategies during the transfer windows.
