Sources: Livingston submit offer for ex-Liverpool star Shamal George
Livingston have submitted an offer for Colchester goalkeeper Shamal George, sources have told Football Insider.
The Liverpool academy product, 24, has caught the eye of a number of clubs after winning the Colchester player of the year award for last season.
Livingston boss David Martindale has made George a top target as he looks to recruit a new keeper.
The Wirral-born shot-stopper, who is out of contract in June 2023, made 32 appearances across all competitions during the 2021-22 season.
Per FBref, George had the fifth-highest save percentage of any goalkeeper in League Two last season (74.6%).
The 24-year-old kept seven clean sheets as Colchester ended the campaign in 15th place.
The 6ft 3in ace came through the ranks at Liverpool but failed to make a first-team appearance for the top-flight giants.
He went out on loan at Carlisle United, Marine, and Tranmere Rovers but featured sparingly prior to his release at Anfield in 2020.
George joined fourth-tier Colchester later that summer and made 18 appearances in his first season at the club – keeping seven clean sheets.
The Essex-based club took up the option to extend his contract by a further year in May 2022.
Livingston are looking to bolster their goalkeeping options in order to break into the top half of the Scottish Premiership in the 2022-23 campaign.
Current first-choice shot-stopper Max Stryjek started all 32 league matches last term – conceding 43 goals and keeping eight clean sheets.
Livi’s season begins today with a Scottish League Cup group game against Albion Rovers.
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