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Liverpool could be about to join the race for Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge's signature.

WalesOnline understands the Reds have made an initial enquiry over his availability this summer, but have not yet launched a formal approach.

Despite boasting one of the Premier League's best number ones in Brazilian Alisson Becker, Liverpool are likely to be in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer, with deputies Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius both strongly linked with moves away.

The Champions League winners were previously tipped for a move for West Ham United's Adrian, although those links have since been played down by reports on Merseyside.

It's understood the Reds are now keeping tabs on Etheridge, who's already attracted plenty of attention since Cardiff's relegation to the Championship.

Liverpool have already been linked with a potential move for former Bluebirds stopper David Marshall.

Aston Villa have already had a bid of around £8m knocked back and are reportedly weighing up another move, while Fulham and West Ham have also previously been credited with interest.

It's understood that Villa Park is currently Etheridge's preferred destination should he move on, with the Philippines international believed to enjoy a good working relationship with boss Dean Smith and goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler, both of whom helped launch the 29-year old's career at Walsall.

With Villa believed to be in the market for a number one keeper, they are clearly more likely to offer Etheridge more regular game time.

Nevertheless, recent comments suggest he would be open to fighting for a place in a team higher up the footballing foodchain.

He recent told the Filipino press : "You’re one step away, you’re one injury away, a couple of training sessions away from getting that No. 1 shirt, so there are how many ways you must look at it.

"You sit on the bench in the Premier League for one week, you could be playing for the rest of the season if the No. 1 at that time had a bad game."

Cardiff owner Vincent Tan is keen to keep hold of Etheridge, but a big money offer could yet force the Bluebirds' hand with the goalkeeper known to be keen to remain in the Premier League.

It's reported the Bluebirds would only consider offers above £10m.