Report: Liverpool starting to get annoyed with European club after cheeky transfer request denied
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Liverpool are reportedly growing frustrated with Juventus over their dealings in the Alisson Becker transfer negotiation.The Italian club have emerged as the leading contender to sign Alisson this summer and are even said to have agreed early terms on a contract with the Brazilian.However, according to Corriere dello Sport, Liverpool‘s asking price could be a stumbling block in the deal being completed, with the Reds already making it clear to Juve that Alisson will not be leaving on a free transfer. Are Liverpool making the right call by sticking with Arne Slot? 🤔 What does he need to do to get the fans and players back on side?Credit: Stuart Franklin/UEFA/Getty Images Juventus keen on Alisson free transfer Had Liverpool not triggered their option for a one-year extension on Alisson’s contract, the 33-year-old would have been available as a free agent this summer.However, with 12 months now remaining on his deal at Anfield, Corriere report that Liverpool are looking for between £9-13m to sell him.Given his reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in world football over the past decade, this would seem like a very reasonable price.Photo by Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool already know their ideal replacement for Alisson Becker but they can’t easily sign himDespite that, Juventus are reportedly demanding that the asking price is lowered, and are even said to be hoping to ‘eliminate’ any fee at all.This is claimed to have ‘irritated’ Liverpool, who will, rightly, stand by their valuation of what is still a really key player for Arne Slot.Alisson is said to have welcomed the opportunity to return to Italy, and has agreed on the terms of a ‘basic contract’ with the Old Lady.Nevertheless, he is seemingly not agitating for a move, and unless Liverpool’s valuation is met, the insinuation is that they will happily allow Alisson to see out the remaining months of his contract on Merseyside.
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