Former PL CEO Makes Alisson Becker Liverpool Exit Claim
Keith Wyness, the former Everton chief, has claimed Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker might make a surprising move to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
In a recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness, who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and currently runs a football consultancy for elite clubs, also hinted that Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk might seek transfers following Jurgen Klopp’s departure.
Alisson, 31, has been linked to Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s club reportedly also interested in Man City’s Ederson.
The Brazil international, who is his country’s first-choice goalkeeper over Ederson, is contracted with Liverpool until June 2027.
Despite suffering injuries last season, which saw Liverpool finish third in the Premier League during Klopp’s final year at Anfield, a move for Alisson would be unexpected given his age and standing among top English goalkeepers.
Liverpool star Alisson could ‘jump’ ahead of Ederson in Al Nassr goalkeeper hunt, says Wyness, as per Football Insider.
Alisson transferred from Roma in 2018 and has since made 201 Premier League appearances in England, securing one league title.
Wyness told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “I’ve been to Al Nassr. I’ve seen the stadium and the whole facility, and since Ronaldo joined – they’ve improved things incredibly.
“There was a lot of construction going on when I was there.
“I hear the potential next move for them could be Alisson. There had been rumours of them coming in for him.
“I always felt that Alisson, Van Dijk and Salah would be the players to push for a move after Klopp left.
“I think there could be smoke behind that rumour as well.
“Alisson and Ederson are both in the frame, it could come down to who makes the jump first.
“Al Nassr are one of the top clubs in Saudi. It would be an interesting situation for both keepers because they’ll be treated well and the league is improving.”
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