This lot need to have a cold shower.
It’s fair to say that most Liverpool fans have been praying for a new goalkeeper for a while now. Current number one Simon Mignolet does have his moments of inspired stopping, but he’s just as prone to as many brainfarts.
So it will come as a huge relief to the Anfield faithful that many in the German press are reporting as fact that one of the most promising young keepers in the Bundesliga is heading to Merseyside to join compatriot Jurgen Klopp.
Kicker, amongst a number of other publications, claim that FSV Mainz 05 goalie Loris Karius is on his way to Anfield, and that a deal for the 22-year-old has all but been agreed. They describe the move to Liverpool as “almost certain”
Now Karius joining Klopp’s ranks would be good news enough purely for the fact that he is a fine prospect, who already shows an authority and calmness between the sticks that belies his age. But it seems his dashing looks are also gaining attention.
That’s because Liverpool are essentially going from this…
…to this…
That’s right, it turns out the young German is a bit of a looker, what with his square jaw, dash of blonde hair and dreamy shoot-just-wide eyes. It certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed by both male and female Liverpool supporters, who seem to have fallen deeply in love with the handsome Teutonic hunk…
Karius is a dish! As if our squad wasn't fit enough with Joe Allen, Lallana, Joe Allen, Can, and Joe Allen. #LFC pic.twitter.com/xttrdzSeTx
— Ray Wilson (@theraywilson) May 16, 2016
Liverpool's potential new signing this week, Loris Karius, what a beautiful man pic.twitter.com/Oh63BnW1VV
— Bobby Firmino (@rhyseypoo) May 16, 2016
Also, the fact Karius looks like *this* helps. pic.twitter.com/wrk5NMST72
— Si (@PhantomGoal) May 16, 2016
This is Loris Karius, who is apparently signing for us. He's fucking gorgeous #lfc pic.twitter.com/VyGiKyHrVV
— Spencer (@TheRedTsar) May 16, 2016
The goalkeeper Karius we're linked to is a bit of a boss pic.twitter.com/SRWxnq2utN
— Indigo (@IndigoLFC) May 14, 2016
Karius and Mignolet pic.twitter.com/Oo9LhlkwPw
— Indigo (@IndigoLFC) May 14, 2016
Our new goalkeepers, ladies and gentlemen. pic.twitter.com/WWNpilRSOj
— Max (@Sefendo) May 16, 2016
#mcm is this glorious man who might be the new Liverpool goalie, Loris Karius.
I think I am in love holy shit pic.twitter.com/fYPpU5Lser
— Gavin ▿☮ (@Gxvinhoe) May 16, 2016
Loris Karius is beautiful
— georgia (@_georgia97) May 16, 2016
So here's our supposed new signing… #Karius pic.twitter.com/U2X7dOjJwm
— Jürgeneedabiggerboat (@Razor_LFCDT) May 16, 2016
Love this picture of Karius to be honest. pic.twitter.com/sFkXzUHosn
— Ollie (@IconicGerrard) May 16, 2016
Liverpool adding much-needed Handsome Quality, and an actually good goalkeeper, to their ranks with Karius… pic.twitter.com/MMkSGDt2bv
— Cefnogwr Cymru (@BundesLlew) May 16, 2016
Karius is so gorgeous omg
— Phoebe (@_phoebeeee_) May 16, 2016
If reports & speculation end up being true, this could be #LFC's new No.1 goalkeeper: L. Karius
Ladies – thoughts?pic.twitter.com/yH1ls3TVAN
— Maghdie Fife (@MagZaz5) May 16, 2016
And here I thought I was the only gorgeous goalkeeper in the world. ? #LFC #Karius pic.twitter.com/Xb7bH0bG7D
— Albin (@albinbeqirii) May 14, 2016
legit concerned for the earth's atmosphere when Emre Can and Loris Karius' handsome collide this summer.
— Shatner's Bassoon (@shitebag_) May 16, 2016
We think they quite like you, Loris mate…