Manchester United rejection and Southgate connection bring fresh twist to Liverpool’s newest free signing.

There’s also the fascinating note that the Croydon-born keeper is godson to Gareth Southgate and son of Bromley manager Andy Woodman.

Alongside the arrivals of Mamardashvili and Armin Pecsi, the signing shows how much thought is going into building a new goalkeeping unit behind the scenes.

The deal may not break the internet — but it could prove quietly decisive in another long season.