Liverpool were close to landing Martin Zubimendi, but in a sudden turn of events, he was confirmed as a Real Sociedad player. Liverpool, who have not been able to reinforce anyone to date, are close to acquiring Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili as a replacement for Alisson Becker.
However, the Brazilian goalkeeper is not leaving right now, and Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is also likely to stay for the season. There is no need to have three regular class players and Liverpool have a clear plan for the Georgia goalkeeper, who also played at EURO 2024.
Fabrizio Romano, an expert on the transfer market, revealed the Reds’ plan: a loan move from Valencia to Bournemouth for the 2024/25 season to gain experience in the Premier League, with the intention of reinforcing him the following season with an official Liverpool arrival.
“Liverpool potential plan for Giorgi Mamardashvili, already clear: he’d join Bournemouth for one season from Valencia.”
“Mamardashvili would only formally join #LFC from 2025 after #AFCB season.”
“Giorgi already accepted Liverpool plan and contract terms.”
“Up to the clubs.”
🚨🔴 Liverpool potential plan for Giorgi Mamardashvili, already clear: he’d join Bournemouth for one season from Valencia.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2024
Mamardashvili would only formally join #LFC from 2025 after #AFCB season 🍒
Giorgi already accepted Liverpool plan and contract terms.
Up to the clubs. pic.twitter.com/ai1NrwkJmk
If the Italian journalist’s report is anything to go by, it is unlikely to be Liverpool’s first reinforcement treated this summer. As the only club in the Premier League that has not signed anyone, many are hoping for reinforcements in high-priority positions such as attackers and centre-backs.
Will Liverpool be able to secure the Georgian goalkeeper for next year and conclude the acquisition of a player in a different position?