4) Mattia Perin (Last linked in the Metro)
Club: Genoa
Age: 22
Already an Italian international, many believe Perin will be take the mantle permanently when Gianluigi Buffon eventually retires. Rumours that we’ll make a bid between £12m and £15m are growing louder…
Pros: Prides himself on phenomenal shot-stopping, and is loud, confident and commanding between the sticks despite his age.
Cons: Would be a risk at the £15m mooted fee, and like the previously mentioned Horn, is perhaps slightly too young and inexperienced right now. Plus, Liverpool don’t have a tremendous records with Italians…
