Liverpool FC nearing finalisation of Alisson Becker transfer to Juventus
Club reportedly seeking €15 million fee as manager Arne Slot prepares long-term succession plan
Liverpool FC are reportedly close to finalising a deal to sell goalkeeper Alisson Becker to Juventus for €15 million. The transfer is expected to be completed this summer as part of a wider squad rebuild, with the club seeking a replacement for the Brazilian international.
Italian journalist Michele De Blasis reports that figures between Juventus and Alisson Becker are now close to the final agreement. The negotiation phase with Liverpool FC will commence shortly, with the Old Lady set to acquire the services of one of the world's elite keepers. Liverpool FC are reportedly asking for €15 million, a figure that translates to approximately £12.9 million.
The sale is driven by the club's assessment that backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is not yet ready to assume the starting role. Manager Arne Slot is expected to view Mamardashvili as the long-term successor to Alisson, but his current form is considered inconsistent compared to the Brazilian. There have been times when the Georgian has put on impressive performances, but more often than not, his form has been far worse than Alisson's.
Contextual updates on other departures suggest the summer transfer window will see significant changes at Anfield. Andy Robertson has already chosen to move on, while Mohamed Salah is also looking for pastures new over the next couple of months. Even though many fans may already think that this is enough change, the transfers are clearly not going to stop there, especially after the latest news to emerge from the club.
Despite Alisson recently signing a one-year contract extension, the reported fee is described by sources as awfully low given his status as one of the world's best goalkeepers. The future of Alisson has hung heavy over the heads of Liverpool's fanbase for some time now. Even though the Brazilian has just sent a year-long extension, it feels like he could still end up exiting Anfield this summer.
The uncertainties surrounding the deal remain significant, as the final agreement mentioned by the journalist is unconfirmed by official club statements. Whether Juventus will successfully negotiate the deal with Liverpool remains to be seen, and the exact timeline for the deal's completion remains unclear, though it is expected to happen this summer.
