The Times confirm Alisson and Juventus news
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Juventus interest in Alisson Becker has gone past mere rumours with Paul Joyce endorsing reports from Italy this week. Image Credits: Imago ImagesJuventus’ interest in Alisson Becker has escalated rapidly, with the Italian giants now viewing the Liverpool No.1 as their dream solution in goal as they reshape Luciano Spalletti’s squad.The Bianconeri have been in the market for a marquee goalkeeper to succeed Michele Di Gregorio and restore a commanding presence between the posts after a mixed campaign defensively.Recent reports in Italy claim Juventus have held multiple rounds of talks with the Brazilian’s representatives and even reached a verbal agreement over a contract, with Alisson open to the idea of a return to SerieA for what could be the final major move of his career.
Suggestions of a two or three‑year deal have surfaced, with Juve serious about making him their long‑term No.1 rather than a short‑term stopgap.Now Paul Joyce of the Times has confirmed that there is interest from Juventus, making the reliable reporter among the first from England to affirm widespread reports coming out from Italy:“There is uncertainty elsewhere with Juventus’s interest in the goalkeeper Alisson not deflected by the fact Liverpool recently triggered an option to extend the Brazil player’s contract by 12 months.“Sources in Italy suggest Alisson is more open-minded about his future, which raises the question of whether the deal was prolonged to protect the club from losing another player for nothing. Salah and Andrew Robertson are already departing when their contracts expire.”However, any move ultimately hinges on Liverpool.
The Reds only recently triggered an extension in Alisson’s deal to keep him under contract until 2027, and they are under no pressure to sell one of the best goalkeepers in the world.It has been suggested that the Anfield club want in the region of €15 million for Alisson.From Juventus’ perspective, Alisson would tick several boxes at once: he is a leader in the dressing room and a goalkeeper Spalletti already knows well from their time together at RomaFor now, though, the situation remains finely balanced. With personal terms believed to be broadly agreed, Juventus’ ability to satisfy Liverpool’s demands will decide whether Alisson really swaps Anfield for Allianz Stadium this summer.