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Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has urged his old club to buy a new
goalkeeper, giving his backing to Gianluigi Donnarumma or Alisson
Becker.
Nicol was signed by iconic manager Bob Paisley in 1981 and played his last game for the Reds in 1994. In his time at Anfield, he won four league titles and a European Cup. Liverpool have not enjoyed such a successful spell since his departure.
The former right-back told ESPN FC that one step on the road back to glory would be signing a new goalkeeper. He said: "To be honest, I think Liverpool should go and see if they can either get a No. 1 or have somebody who’s on a level with [Loris] Karius."
The 56-year-old claimed that Simon Mignolet is a clear no.2 at the moment. However, he feels that two goalkeepers currently in Serie A would be better suited to the club than the Belgian.
"I would have no problem with him [Roma keeper Alisson]. I would have no problem if they can get the likes of Donnarumma, who would be a goalkeeper for the next decade.
"But I think definitely it’s a priority now for Liverpool. It is a weak spot. Again, as good as Karius has been recently, he’s not the finished article by a long way."
Donnarumma, 19, has played 28 league games for AC Milan this season. His current contract at the club will last until 2021, however, he has been linked with a move away from the San Siro, with Nicol's quotes adding fuel to the fire.
