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Juventus’ pursuit of Alisson Becker has gathered serious momentum in recent weeks, with the Serie A giants now identifying the Liverpool shot-stopper as their ideal answer between the sticks as they continue to reshape Luciano Spalletti’s squad ahead of next season.
The Bianconeri have made it no secret that landing a marquee goalkeeper sits high on their list of summer priorities, with the hierarchy keen to find a long-term successor to Michele Di Gregorio and reintroduce a commanding figure in goal following a defensively inconsistent campaign in Turin.
Recent reports emerging from Italy suggest that Juventus have already held several rounds of discussions with the Brazilian’s entourage and have even moved as far as reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms.
The 33-year-old is said to be open to the prospect of a Serie A return for what would likely represent the final major chapter of his career, with talk of a two or three-year contract on the table — a clear indication that Juve view him as their long-term No.1 rather than a short-term fix.
Now speaking on his Italian YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Liverpool and Alisson will soon have a meeting to decide the Brazilian’s future:
“On the Alisson situation, he’s openness to join Juventus is total. We’ve been telling you this for weeks. There are a lot of rumours coming from England and so many of you are asking me ‘but what is happening now'”?
“Alisson and Liverpool are now planning a meeting to see how they can discuss the future together. Why together? Because Alisson is a Liverpool legend and doesn’t want to leave the club hurt.”
“Alisson would love to go to Juventus this summer, but everything goes through Liverpool. Liverpool’s identity crisis has been evident this year in the results, but also leaves its mark on relationships.”
“There will be evaluations to understand whether Liverpool will let Alisson go and under what financial conditions, if at all. Juventus are willing to offer a significant and long-term contract.”
The Reds only recently triggered an extension in Alisson’s deal to keep him under contract until 2027, and they are under no pressure to sell one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
It has been suggested that the Anfield club want in the region of €15 million for Alisson.