Liverpool: Lyn claim Liverpool interest

Liverpool are rumoured to be ready to pip Bolton to the capture of Oman keeper Ali Al-Habsi.

The 22-year-old has been tipped for greatness since his teenage years, with former Newcastle keeper John Burridge championing his cause way back in 2001.

Burridge was national goalkeeping coach in Oman and aided the youngster's development earlier in his career.

Al-Habsi has been with Norwegian side Lyn for the past two years and his performances have earned rave reviews.

He had trials with Manchester City and Bolton earlier this year and The Trotters have firmed their interest up with a bid in recent weeks.

Bolton's offer has been described as derisory by the Norwegian club, which could well allow Liverpool to sneak into pole position.

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bolton tried land him on the cheap by the sounds of it, i thought liverpool had good keepers though, so i aint sure if this guy will come in and sit in the reserves or go back out on loan or something.

Where did you hear we have good keepers? Dudek is a liability and Kirkland, for all his potential, is injury prone (he's out for another 3 months now) and when he had a run in the side he was crap.