Robin Roefs has described links to Liverpool as a compliment but said it is nothing more than spurious whispers at this point. He told assembled media that he does not know what to make of it and has not heard anything from his agents, adding that as long as he does not know anything, people can read or write what they want. Roefs, who signed a contract until 2030 when he joined Sunderland, showed no desire to move on any time soon. Some of the division’s elite have also been described as admirers of the player.

Sunderland are aware of widespread interest in their goalkeeper Robin Roefs from top Premier League clubs, which include Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea. The 23-year-old Dutchman joined the club from NEC last summer for a fee of around £10m and signed a contract that runs until 2030. Sunderland expect to receive substantial offers for the goalkeeper in the summer, with a potential fee that could exceed £50m.