Liverpool’s Asking Price Sees Club Cool Interest In Reds Star

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Carl Recine/Getty Images Juventus are unwilling to meet Liverpool’s valuation for Alisson and could instead shift their focus towards Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea as a more affordable alternative. Alisson’s contract had been set to expire this summer, but Liverpool activated an extension clause to keep the Brazilian tied down until next year.

According to Italian daily Corriere dello Sport (via Firenze Viola), however, the Old Lady are reluctant to meet Liverpool’s valuation of between €10m and €15m for the experienced goalkeeper. Goalkeeper Age Michele Di Gregorio 28 Mattia Perin 33 Carlo Pinsoglio 36 Juventus’ current goalkeepers With the Brazil international no longer available for a cut-price fee, Juventus have started exploring alternative options, with De Gea emerging as a potential target amid uncertainty surrounding his future at Fiorentina.

The Bianconeri boss had been the main driving force behind the pursuit of the Liverpool shot-stopper, but the Merseyside club’s decision to extend his contract has made any potential deal significantly more complicated. However, with the deal proving difficult and expensive to pull off, Juventus could instead turn towards the former Manchester United star, who has been an ever-present figure for La Viola this season and represents a more affordable alternative.