Report: £67m Liverpool player could still leave despite telling Reds he wants to stay this summer
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Juventus have reportedly not been deterred by Alisson Becker signing a new contract with Liverpool as they search for a new goalkeeper.The Reds triggered an extension in Alisson’s contract recently, extending his stay at Anfield until 2027.However, reports from Italy suggest that the Brazilian could still be on his way out this summer, with a return to Serie A potentially in the offing. Discuss: Arne Slot could win Liverpool fans back if he keeps showing passion on the touchline There was much more energy vs Galatasaray, could that change things?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Alisson exit still possible after contract extensionAccording to Italian outlet TuttomercatoWeb, Juventus are keen on Alisson replacing out of favour keeper Michele Di Gregorio.Manager Luciano Spalletti worked with the Liverpool man at Roma almost a decade ago, and is said to have identified him as someone to build his team around.Alisson’s contract renewal is said to have ‘complicated’ things for Juve, however it has reportedly ‘not ruled out’ an approach from the Bianconeri.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Fabrizio Romano confirms Al Hilal’s plan for Richard Hughes as Liverpool await decisionItalian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has also weighed in on the possibility of Alisson joining Juventus, claiming that Liverpool’s No. 1 is one of the Turin club’s ‘top picks’ between the sticks.It has previously been reported that Alisson wants to stay at Liverpool until 2027, but according to Di Marzio, the 33-year-old would entertain a serious offer from a ‘solid project,’ if it were to come his way.Juventus are claimed to be ‘ready to welcome’ Alisson, who was signed for £67m in 2018, although there is an indication that financial restraints could scupper the move.With a danger of Giorgi Mamardashvili getting impatient while waiting in the wings to take over from Alisson, it will be fascinating to see what Liverpool decide to do in goal this summer.
If an offer comes in from Juventus, it would not be a surprise if it were at the very least considered by both player and club. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox