Pepijn Lijnders might make use of his connections at Liverpool to rearrange a summer season switch, with reviews in Austria claiming curiosity in goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros.
Lijnders left Anfield together with Jurgen Klopp and lots of of his workers this summer season, with the Dutchman taking over the function of head coach at Purple Bull Salzburg.
He has been joined on the Austrian membership by the Reds’ former elite growth coach Vitor Matos and head of health and conditioning Andreas Kornmayer.
Their swap to Salzburg – and the optimistic relationship between Liverpool and the Purple Bull group – has led to hypothesis that Lijnders might look to his previous aspect within the switch market.
Whereas his insistence that Conor Bradley “can come to Salzburg instantly” is unlikely to bear fruit, an fascinating hyperlink has now emerged.
In response to Salzburger Nachrichten, Jaros might now be a candidate to hitch Salzburg following the discharge of Timo Horn.
It’s claimed that the 22-year-old, who helped Sturm Graz beat Salzburg the Austrian Bundesliga title throughout his mortgage final season, is “extremely wanted” by Lijnders.
The Czech Republic worldwide – presently on responsibility at Euro 2024 – has already proved himself within the league and is usually recommended as a “new challenger” for first selection Alexander Schlager.
Whether or not Jaros, or Liverpool for that matter, could be receptive to a transfer to Salzburg is unclear, notably given he wouldn’t be assured No. 1.
After 21 outings on mortgage at Sturm Graz within the second half of final season, the chances are high that, have been he to maneuver, he could be in search of the beginning gloves.
All change behind Alisson?
Jaros’ future on Merseyside is unsure at this stage, however there’s a idea that he might now be retained as backup to Alisson.
With Caoimhin Kelleher admitting his need to change into a No. 1 “at Liverpool or elsewhere,” and Adrian trying extra more likely to reject a brand new contract in favour of a return to Spain, the Reds shall be in want of choices in aim.
Given he’s eligible as a homegrown participant and has now gained expertise at a excessive stage, Jaros may very well be considered as a viable candidate in any new goalkeeping secure.
Talking to This Is Anfield‘s Bence Bocsak final month, the academy graduate mentioned “it’s good to see there’s a pathway” to the primary workforce following Kelleher’s breakthrough, and left his future within the arms of Arne Slot.
“I don’t actually set long-term targets since you don’t know what’s going to occur alongside the best way,” Jaros defined.
“I attempt to suppose quick time period, so [right now] till the top of the season, after which in the summertime a brand new supervisor goes to be coming in and I’ll see what occurs.”
Liverpool are but to nominate a brand new goalkeeping coach following the departures of John Achterberg and Jack Robinson, although Claudio Taffarel has remained a part of Slot’s backroom.
