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Darren Bent has urged Liverpool to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya to replace back-up goalkeeper Adrian.

Reds No. 1 Alisson is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury and his deputy, Adrian, made another mistake during last weekends incredible 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

While the summer transfer window closed last week, domestic deals can still be completed up until October 16.

Former England striker Bent believes Premier League champions Liverpool need to address their goalkeeping situation and says they should target Raya.

The 25-year-old has impressed for Championship club Brentford over the past 18 months, with his performances attracting interest from Arsenal before they signed Alex Runarsson as Bernd Lenos deputy.

Bent told Football Insider: For me, I think it is an issue that they [Liverpool] need to address.But where can you find a backup goalkeeper now?

We are talking about the Premier League champions so it shouldnt be that hard but where do you get a goalkeeper that is going to be happy coming into the team to play for six weeks until Alisson comes back and then youre back on the bench.

It has to be a concern because they have seen first-hand what happens when you dont have an adequate backup goalkeeper.

The only one who I can think of as a potentially good back-up goalkeeper is David Raya, maybe him. At the highest level now you cant just rely on your one goalkeeper.

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The days of Brad Friedel or David James where you can go so long without getting an injury, seasons without getting an injury, seem to be a thing of the past.

I think you need two very good goalkeepers now. They need to find one whose close to Alisson, hes never going to be as good as Alisson.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have also been urged to address their goalkeeping situation by signing Jack Butland from Stoke City.

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