Transfer news / Liverpool and Barcelona battle for keeper

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Football direct news understands that Barcelona have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Swansea City keeper Michel Vorm. Liverpool have been credited with interest, citing a back-up role for the Dutchman, who would be expected to play second fiddle to Simon Mignolet, who has been in superb form this season. Liverpool’s interest could be trumped by Spanish giants Barcelona, who are keen to find a second keeper, who would provide competition and back-up to German Marc-Andre ter Stegen.