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Liverpool news: Diego Simeone sends transfer message to Atletico Madrid star Jan Oblak
DIEGO SIMEONE has urged Jan Oblak to stay at Atletico Madrid, despite links to Arsenal and Liverpool.
Jan Oblak is in demand
Oblak has forged a reputation as one of the world’s best goalkeepers and he will play in the Europa League final on Wednesday against Marseille.
The 25-year-old Slovenia kept another clean sheet as Atletico beat Getafe 1-0 last night.
He produced a stunning penalty save to help Atletico preserve second spot.
Liverpool have been exploring a deal with Jurgen Klopp unconvinced by Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet.
Also on their wishlist is Roma shot-stopper Alisson, who has been described as the “Lionel Messi of goalkeepers”.
Diego Simeone is eager for Jan Oblak to stay
Hopefully, we'll have him with us and he'll be happy here, because all the great teams need a great goalkeeper
Arsenal, meanwhile, are looking for an upgrade on Petr Cech, who has made a series of high profile mistakes this season.
But Simeone is desperate for Oblak to stay.
“I'm happy to have Oblak with us," Simeone said.
"He came with a lot of excitement, it was tough for him to train with the team and now he's among the best goalkeepers in the world.
“Hopefully, we'll have him with us and he'll be happy here, because all the great teams need a great goalkeeper."