Liverpool’s Alisson has been spoken about quite a bit in the last few months. Efforts to bring him back to the country are now intensifying.
As of now, the Brazilian has been out of action due to a muscle injury for the last two weeks. This has given Giorgi Mamardashvili a shot at becoming the Reds’ first-choice, as he also started against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
This came right after Alisson signed a new contract at Liverpool. This had silenced talk of a summer exit, withSport Witness having covered interest from Inter Milan and Juventus.
Now, it seems like the Old Lady are very much attempting to sign the goalkeeper, with Michele Di Gregorio on his way out.
Contact made for Alisson
Gazzetta dello Sport report on the Bianconeri’s intentions about bringing in a new goalkeeper this summer. Di Gregorio impressed in the Serie A game against Genoa but this won’t change the fact that he will leave in the summer.
To replace the Italian, they have now made contact with the Liverpool player’s entourage after initially considering the situation.
Juventus have found the ‘field open’ for a move and are growing in confidence about a summer transfer. This is also because Alisson himself is attracted by a move to Juve, having worked with Luciano Spalletti during his time at Roma.
In fact, the Brazil international is keen on a Liverpool exit too. He believes his Georgian teammate will become the first-choice next season and that is why Alisson feels his time at Anfield could be up.
Juve, at their end, are considering handing him a three-year deal. They can hand him first-team football, with Di Gregorio attracting interest from England.
Our take: Deal can benefit all parties
WithMamardashvili growing in stature, it might be best for Alisson to seek an exit from Liverpool.
He is still 33 and at that age, goalkeepers can still play regularly enough. Considering Alisson’s experience in Serie A, he can still make a mark and play at the highest level.
Having said all that, Juve’s move should depend on their Champions League qualification. They find themselves fifth in the Serie A and qualification will help them afford the Brazilian’s wages.
Without that, Alisson may have to take a major wage cut and this can hand a chance to other clubs in the summer.