Liverpool transfer news as a replacement is reportedly being monitored as Alisson's contract runs down, while the Reds are claimed to be eyeing up an exciting talent from Brazil
GETAFE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 05: Bart Verbruggen of Brighton & Hove Albion salutes the fans prior the game the UEFA Conference League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Getafe CF and Brighton & Hove Albion at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on November 05, 2026 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images)
Bart Verbruggen has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool can be relatively happy as it heads into the international break - but thoughts will soon have to turn to transfers.
The Reds sit fourth in the Premier League after 10 games under Andoni Iraola, and the Spaniard has made a decent first impression. Even he will know that there are some clear areas to be improved upon though.
Sporting director Julian Ward could be kept busy as the January window approaches, and not just with potential signings. There are some big names who could be leaving the club at the end of the season, and some big decisions will have to be made over the coming months.
Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.
Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
Liverpool is monitoring Bart Verbruggen as a potential replacement for Alisson Becker, according to TeamTalk.
The Reds’ current No.1 is currently due to leave at the end of the season, although he and his agent have both confirmed talks are underway over a new contract.
This latest report though claims Liverpool has turned its attention to Verbruggen as it looks at long-term options in the goalkeeping department. Real Madrid is also said to be interested in the Netherlands international, who is under contract at Brighton until 2028.
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Liverpool.com says: It will be interesting to see what direction Liverpool goes in with its goalkeepers. If Alisson ends up signing a new contract, you could argue it won't need to find a replacement for him.
Lucca Brughmans and Armin Pecsi have already been signed up with a view to the long-term future. It might be a bit much to ask one of them to step up straight away next year, but if Alisson is still around, they can be given more time to build up their experience.
Erick Bele (Palmeiras)
Liverpool has made “official enquiries” for Palmeiras teenager Erick Bele, according to Sport Witness.
The 19-year-old has been attracting attention with his performances for Brazil U20s, and the Reds are claimed to have made contact with his current club in order to find out what it could take to sign him.
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, BRAZIL - MARCH 28: Erick Belé of Brazil celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the U20 International Friendly match between Brazil and Paraguay at Estádio Martins Pereira on March 28, 2026 in São José dos Campos, Brazil. (Photo by Ana Júlia Guerreiro/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Liverpool has been linked with Brazilian youngster Erick Bele(Image: Getty Images)
Palmeiras is reported to have told Liverpool it would be willing to negotiate starting at $34 million (€30M). No formal offer has been submitted, although the Reds are said to be “paying attention” to Bele’s situation - and they’re not the only ones, with Paris Saint-Germain also said to have made contact.
Liverpool.com says: It feels like Liverpool is linked with a youngster playing in South America every transfer window. More often than not, it doesn't really lead to anything.
That has changed recently after the signing of Samuel Martinez, who won't join the Reds until next year, so maybe there is a change in approach developing. Liverpool does tend to wait for these players to move to one of the smaller leagues in Europe first, as was the case with Luis Diaz.