David de Gea emerges as Alisson transfer alternative as Liverpool 'sets asking price'
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Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is reportedly being lined up as an alternative to Alisson Becker as speculation continues over the Liverpool goalkeeper's futureDavid de Gea is reportedly being lined up as an alternative to Alisson Becker(Image: Getty Images)David de Gea is being lined up as an alternative to Alisson Becker, with the Liverpool goalkeeper said to be “skeptical” about a transfer to Italy.The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer, although the Reds are understood to have triggered an option on his contract for a further year, meaning he is due to remain in place on Merseyside until 2027.Nevertheless, reports in Italy have been suggesting that Alisson could be lined up for a return to Serie A this summer, eight years on from him leaving Roma in order to join Liverpool.READ MORE: How many points Liverpool needs to qualify for Champions League after Chelsea lossREAD MORE: Ange Postecoglou spies on Arne Slot's Liverpool after agreeing to new roleTuttoSport claims Juventus has held talks with the goalkeeper, and is willing to meet Liverpool’s reported asking price of around €15 million ($18M).It is suggested that there could be an issue around his salary though. Alisson is said to be on around £250,000 ($338,000) a week at Anfield, which would be beyond Juventus’ budget when also factoring in a signing-on bonus and agent fees.As a result, Alisson’s representatives have met with “several big Serie A clubs” with skepticism, putting any move back to Italy in doubt.Alisson has reportedly been in talks with Juventus and other Italian clubs(Image: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)Juventus could therefore turn to former Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea, who is being tipped to leave Fiorentina in the summer.De Gea is under contract until 2028, with Fiorentina holding the option of a further year, although a move to Juve for around €10M ($12M) could be on the cards, with his salary said to be less than half that of Alisson.Liverpool’s No.
1 has hinted at an exit from Anfield at some point, with the 33-year-old eyeing up a return to his boyhood club Internacional in Brazil."I talk to athletes who have made this move to return, some have had good experiences, others not," Alisson said last summer.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."Each one will have their own experience, but I want to return, especially to Inter.
That's what I have planned."Alisson is currently out injured and looks set to miss out again on Saturday’s game against Crystal Palace, which leaves Arne Slot and Liverpool short of options.Backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will also be missing after being stretchered off during the Merseyside derby on Sunday. Although his injury is not as bad as first feared, he is still expected to be out for at least a couple of weeks.Third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman, therefore, looks set to make his first Premier League start for the Reds, having made just his second appearance for the club against Everton.