Juventus are advancing in negotiations to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, with the Brazil international reportedly reaching an agreement on personal terms ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window. According to reports from Anfield Watch, the 33-year-old has settled on a contract running until 2029 worth approximately €5m per year, as the Italian giants prepare to commit significant resources to secure his signature. Despite Liverpool triggering a one-year extension in March 2026 to tie the goalkeeper to Anfield until June 2027, the club is now considering a departure for their long-standing number one amidst a broader squad transition.
Liverpool's goalkeeping hierarchy and the Mamardashvili situation
While Liverpool anticipated a seamless transition following the £25m signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in 2024, the Georgian’s debut season at Anfield has prompted internal debate. Mamardashvili, who officially joined the squad for the 2025-26 campaign, has conceded 14 goals in his first nine starts, including a scrutinized performance in a recent - draw with Chelsea. This dip in form, coupled with Alisson’s own recent struggles—including a save percentage that dropped below 70% for the first time amidst persistent hamstring issues—has forced the recruitment team to look beyond their initial succession plan. Reports from Sports Mole suggest the club is now scouting Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez and Lille’s Lucas Chevalier as potential high-profile alternatives to ensure stability.
Tactical transition and the Anfield leadership void
The potential exit of Alisson coincides with a significant drain of veteran experience at Liverpool, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson already confirmed to be departing in the summer of 2026. Replacing a goalkeeper of Alisson's profile presents a specific tactical challenge for head coach Arne Slot; the Brazilian has been central to Liverpool's build-up play for eight seasons. Speaking on the club’s long-term strategy, Slot told the Liverpool Echo:
The history of all the transfers shows that nothing was done without a purpose or without thinking about it. The people who make these decisions take everything into account.With Juventus reportedly prepared to offer a fee in the region of €10m-€15m, Liverpool must now decide whether to trust Mamardashvili's development or enter the market for a proven Premier League replacement like Martínez.
Negotiations between the two clubs are expected to accelerate as Juventus look to finalise the deal before the start of pre-season.