Alisson Becker continues to be linked with an exit from Liverpool in the coming year, after the club has already turned down a potential transfer move this summer.
Alisson of Liverpool in action during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco
Alisson is facing an uncertain future at Liverpool due to his contract situation(Image: (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images))
Liverpool continues to face some difficult questions surrounding the future of several stars, including that of Alisson Becker after an interesting summer for the goalkeeper so far.
The 33-year-old has been a key part of the Reds' success over the past decade, becoming one of the best shot-stoppers in the world and valuably helping the team on many occasions with outrageous saves. Those powers have dwindled slightly in recent seasons, not helped by the Brazil international's injury troubles, but he remains an important part of the setup at Anfield in a leadership capacity.
It's why there was a dilemma for Liverpool over Alisson's future this summer, as links persisted over an exit, while he is now into the final year of his contract with the Merseyside outfit.
Transfer offers for the goalkeeper left the recruitment team with a sort of an ultimatum, facing the possibility of landing a solid fee now or lose the star for nothing in the next year.
In the end, it appears as though Liverpool has taken the route of the former, deciding that his influence is too great to ignore, willing to risk the possibility of not landing any fee for him next summer.
That had come as a disappointment for teams like Juventus, who had viewed Alisson as a key target to help fix the team's issues between the sticks.
The Bianconeri have been linked with several options since, from Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez to Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario, but none have made their way to Turin yet.
Instead, it seems as though a deal for Zion Suzuki is on the cards. The Japanese international is set to join PSG for $35 million, before he is sent out on loan to Juventus.
Alisson Becker in action for Brazil during the FIFA World Cup
Alisson Becker's long-term future at Liverpool is uncertain(Image: Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)
That, according to Sportsmediaset, will be a deal that offers a "stop-gap" for Juventus to solve the goalkeeping issues in the short-term, before turning to Alisson as the long-term target on a free transfer next summer.
Luciano Spaletti, the current boss of the Old Lady, is claimed to be keen on landing the experienced shot-stopper, having previously worked with him at AS Roma.
It certainly points towards an exit for Alisson, as questions remain about whether Liverpool considers offering a contract extension or not at a delicate time in the star's career.
With his injury issues piling up, there are concerns that his lack of availability could prove costly, both in results and the potential salary on offer with any deal.
However, Giorgi Mamardashvili is yet to truly grasp the No. 1 spot for himself, meaning the goalkeeper position is one Liverpool may have to consider next summer.