Liverpool Handed Surprise Alisson Becker Succession Plan Option After Sh0çk £70m Transfer Claim
Liverpool are set to return to Premier League action, sitting atop the table after an impressive start to the season. This weekend, the Reds will face Southampton, looking to extend their winning streak and maintain their lead.
Arsenal and Manchester City will have opportunities to apply pressure on Liverpool when they take on Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively, on Saturday. The Reds currently hold a five-point advantage over their rivals, but the upcoming week will pose significant challenges for Arne Slot’s side.
The Dutch manager will lead his team into a crucial week, featuring a trip to Southampton, followed by high-stakes matches against Real Madrid and Manchester City at Anfield. These encounters will test Slot’s tactical prowess and his team’s resolve.
Recent reports have linked Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker to Galatasaray, with speculation surrounding his future increasing in recent months.
The Brazilian shot-stopper has been linked to a potential move to Saudi Arabia, but he remains under contract at Anfield for another three years.
Despite his injury record, Alisson is still widely regarded as one of Europe’s top goalkeepers. However, his absences have allowed Caoimhin Kelleher to step up and demonstrate his capabilities as a reliable backup.
Alisson has returned to first-team training after recovering from a hamstring injury. In his absence, Caoimhin Kelleher has stepped up and delivered impressive performances, showcasing his capabilities as a reliable goalkeeper.
Kelleher’s future, however, remains uncertain, as he harbors ambitions of becoming a starting goalkeeper. The Republic of Ireland international faces increased competition with the impending arrival of Giorgi Marmadashvili from Valencia next summer.
Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing Alisson, who turns 33 in October. According to Turkish outlet Sabah, the club have made initial contact with Liverpool in an attempt to secure the Brazilian goalkeeper’s services.
The potential departure of Alisson, combined with Kelleher’s uncertain future and the arrival of Marmadashvili, presents a significant decision for Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot.
The club must navigate this goalkeeper conundrum while also addressing other key contract uncertainties involving Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah.
In other transfer news, Liverpool have been linked with a move for Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram. According to reports in Spain, the Reds are willing to offer the French striker a £96,000-a-week salary.
Mundo Deportivo suggests that Thuram’s €85million (£70.6m) release clause is a reasonable price tag, considering the current transfer market.
At 27 years old, Thuram has already made a significant impact this season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in 12 Serie A appearances for Inter Milan.
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