Liverpool have been told they could be getting the next Gianlugi Buffon if they are willing to splash out £12m on Mattia Perin in January.

The Genoa stopper has been linked with a move to Anfield next month with Brendan Rodgers keen to bring in competition for Simon Mignolet.

And the player's agent has confirmed that a move is on the cards, but only if the Reds meet the Serie A club's asking price.

"Any important club on a European level that has important sums to invest cannot help but think of Mattia," agent Moreno Roggi told Tuttomercatoweb.

"They would have a very reliable goalkeeper for the next 20 years and the chance to spread the cost out over time. A bit like what Juventus did with Buffon.

"Liverpool? Now these voices are emerging consistently. Save for surprises, Perin will remain at Genoa until the end of the season, because I doubt the club and Gasperini want to lose a key figure in the team.

"Of course, if a club were to come forward with the right offer, then everything could be up for debate. I repeat, in my opinion he will remain at Genoa until the end of the season."

Despite the claims Guillermo Ochoa remains favourites with the bookies.

Source: Daily Express