Liverpool’s “Ideal Plan” for Alisson Revealed as 2024 Hero Hints at Departure with Club Moving “in a Another Direction”

Liverpool have an ‘ideal plan’ for Alisson next summer, according to reports, as they prepare for the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili.

The Reds made only two signings over the summer, bringing in Federico Chiesa from Juventus and Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was immediately loaned back to La Liga club Valencia.

There were rumours during the summer transfer window that Alisson could depart Anfield for Saudi Arabia, particularly after Liverpool’s interest in Mamardashvili became known.

However, Alisson remains the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper under new manager Arne Slot, with Liverpool yet to concede a goal in their opening three Premier League matches of the season.

Reports from Spain now suggest that Liverpool have an ‘ideal plan’ for the Brazilian goalkeeper next summer, with hopes of receiving a ‘good offer from a Saudi Arabian club.’

This potential sale would ‘create room for Mamardashvili and allow for a smooth transition in the goalkeeping department,’ with Liverpool reportedly aiming to take advantage of Alisson’s potential departure.

Liverpool also have another highly talented goalkeeper in Caoimhin Kelleher, though the Republic of Ireland international could also be on the move.

Nottingham Forest made a late bid for Kelleher during the summer transfer window, and the Irishman has acknowledged that it seems Liverpool may be planning to ‘move in another direction’ following the signing of Mamardashvili.

“I made it clear in the last few years I want to go be a number one and play week in, week out,” Kelleher told reporters on Monday.

“The club made the decision to get another goalkeeper. From the outside looking in, looks like they have made a decision to go in another direction.

“My ambition has always been clear the last few seasons that I want to be a number one.

“Sometimes from the outside looking in, it looks like it is 100 per cent my decision but at times it is not always in my hands.”

When asked how close he came to leaving during the summer, Kelleher added: “My mission was to go out and play, and be a number one.

“It has been reported that Liverpool had rejected a few bids as well. It is not always in my hands to make the decision. My ambition is to prove I am good enough to play week in, week out.”

The Irish goalkeeper has played 47 competitive matches for Liverpool, recording 15 clean sheets. During Alisson’s 14-game absence last season, Kelleher was the hero, playing a pivotal role in the EFL Cup Final win, helping Liverpool stay in the title race, and stepping up in crucial knockout rounds of the Europa League and FA Cup.

Alisson, who still has two years remaining on his contract, has expressed his desire to stay at Liverpool until at least 2026, with the possibility of extending his time at the club even further.

The Liverpool goalkeeper said in a recent interview: “I want to honour my contract and finish my contract here or make a new one. I am really happy here. My family is happy.

“I never got to the point where I was talking about wages. It was just interest, but when you hear about the numbers the other players are getting [in Saudi Arabia] you are a little bit attracted. That is normal.

“At the end of the day, you play football for love, it is the thing you like to do, but it is our profession and we want to use the years that we have to make the most of it. I am open to that, but now is not the time. I am really focused on the things we have here at Liverpool and while I still have my contract here, I will be focused here.

“If it is in the interest of the club to negotiate, then it will be a different conversation. At this time, at this window, I am focused on my job here and my life in Liverpool.”

Speaking of the deal for Mamardashvili, Alisson added: “The club needs to prepare for the future. We are not going to last for ever here, I am getting old. No, for a goalkeeper I am still young, I have a lot of energy and I still have much to give for this club and I want to give to the club as much as I can.

“But they have to prepare for the future. They have and they will do for different positions as well. We have so many important players with the contract expiring and the club needs to organise themselves.”

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