Juventus have put Liverpool legend Alisson Becker on their transfer shortlist.
Some of the biggest names from the Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool have now left the club, and Alisson could be the next headed for the exit.
The Brazilian is still the starting goalkeeper despite the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili at Liverpool last summer, but the long-term plan is to have the Georgian take on the role.
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That might happen sooner than expected, if Juventus get their way this summer.
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These links are coming as a result of the poor performances of current Juventus stopper Michele Di Gregorio.
A report from La Gazzetta Dello Sport claims he and Spurs keeper Vicario are the top choices, alongside AC Milan’s Mike Maignan.
Juventus’ decision will depend on their financial situation. They see Alisson as a potential ‘budget’ buy.
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The report names two factors that could see negotiations ‘favour’ the Turin outfit.
Firstly, that Liverpool already have their future starting goalkeeper at Anfield.
Secondly, Alisson’s contract expires at the end of the season. There is an option to extend for a further year, but even then, a 12 month contract wouldn’t be enough to force Juve to break the bank.
There is also another factor — a more personal one — that could tempt Alisson to make the move.
Alisson knows Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti well
Before he became the best goalkeeper in the world at Liverpool, Alisson was plying his trade in Italy.
Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti was the man in charge when he was breaking into the first-team picture at Roma.
Alisson was deputy to Wojciech Szczesny then, and played all the cup games as Roma went on to win the trophy.
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We don’t quite know what Alisson is thinking about his Liverpool future, but if he was going to move away, this is exactly the type of move you would expect him to make.
But Liverpool should swat away the Juve interest. Alisson isn’t that old, and there’s no harm in letting him and his eventual successor battle it out for a place in Arne Slot’s side.
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