Liverpool are reportedly planning a raid to sign legendary Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon – and the club’s supporters have given a thumbs up on a potential swoop.
The Sun reports that the Reds want to try convince the 40-year-old to join Anfield in the summer when hie contract expires with the Italian giants.
It is understood that the Merseyside club are in pole position to land him ahead of Manchester City if he doesn’t retire after impressing in the Champions League this season.
Buffon is a 6ft 3in goalkeeper that has enjoyed a thrilling 17-year stint with Juventus and been a serial winner during that time, winning nine Italian top-flight titles and also a World Cup with his nation.
The Italian veteran has still played a key role this season for the Serie A outfit, keeping 17 clean sheets in 33 appearances across all competitions.
Liverpool fans on social media have rallied behind the reported interest and have claimed they would love to see Buffon next season.
There has been a suggestion he would be an excellent mentor to current number one Loris Karius and would be able to pass on all his knowledge.
Live4Liverpool has rounded up some of the best tweets:
Cant see it happening but I would take Buffon at Liverpool any day of the week! #LFC
— Matt (@_matt020) May 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/Its_all_left/status/997282039719256065
Announce Buffon @LFC
— Manoel (@manoel9erLFC) May 17, 2018
Karius for the league, Buffon for the cups also helps make karius a better keeper . We won’t be spending oblak sort of money so a no brainier for me? #LFC
— Peter Sinnott (@Petersinno) May 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/mldnsyhrn/status/997097096757985280
I’d take Gigi Buffon at Anfield. There. I said it. #LFC
— G Sporting Invest (@gsportinginvest) May 17, 2018
I would have Buffon at #LFC in a heart beat! He could be a no.1 for us. If not, then imagine the experience he'd give to Karius as a no.2.
— K??E?I (@Kalevi_) May 17, 2018
