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Liverpool FC join race to sign Jack Butland - report

Jack Butland (credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland.

Butland has been linked with several Premier League clubs in recent months, with Arsenal and Manchester United both showing interest.

But according to Metro, Liverpool scouts been watching the 19-year-old in action for Great Britain during Team GB's London 2012 Olympic campaign.

Current Liverpool number one Pepe Reina has been linked with AC Milan in recent weeks, although it is not believed he will be leaving Anfield this summer.

But Crunchsports.com understands Brad Jones could be on his way out of the club in the coming days, with Norwich keen on signing him.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is believed to be keen on bringing in a young goalkeeper who can provide back-up and genuine competition for Reina, and Butland would seem to fit the bill.

According to Monday's report, Liverpool scouts were at Wembley Stadium on Sunday night to watch Butland and Swansea midfielder Joe Allen in the 3-1 win over United Arab Emirates.

Birmingham are said to value the highly-rated young keeper at around £8million.

Allen could cost the Reds up to £15m.

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