Liverpool are scouting the highly rated Australia No.1 Mat Ryan, as they consider a long-term solution for their goalkeeper problems.

Brendan Rodgers and the transfer committee are monitoring Ryan, who plays for Belgian side Bruges. There is no immediate prospect of a bid this month, but a potential summer move is under discussion.

Highly rated: Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan. Credit:AFP

Ryan is on international duty with his country at the Asian Cup. Liverpool are among a host of Premier League clubs who have dispatched scouts for the competition held in Australia.

Bruge's former sporting director, Arnar Gretarsson, said: "I don't see him staying for much longer at Club Brugge. I think he will move to a bigger team, possibly for next season. I know he would like to go to the Premier League, everybody wants to play in that, but I could also see him in the Primera Division or the Bundesliga. He definitely has the quality to play in the big three leagues."