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Juventus Target Alisson Becker as Liverpool Plan Summer Overhaul
5/5/2026, 1:28:29 PM
Juventus Identify Alisson Becker as Primary Target
Juventus have named Liverpool’s Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker as their leading summer target. Juventus are prepared to offer a swap involving goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and a contract to 2028 with an extra year. Alisson, 33, has 12 months left after Liverpool triggered a one-year extension in March.
Contract, Injuries and Departures
Alisson joined Liverpool in 2018, making 332 appearances and winning Premier League titles. A March 2024 extension added one year, leaving a season on his contract. He missed 16 matches this season due to a hamstring and other fitness problems. Giorgi Mamardashvili covered his spot, while Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson will leave.
Performance Data and Potential Impact
Alisson’s 2023-24 Premier League save-percentage fell below 70 % and his expected-goals conceded were 2.54 higher than projected. After missing 16 matches, his availability concerns could force Liverpool to replace a key figure as they rebuild, while Juventus would gain a goalkeeper to support a Champions League challenge.
Official Statements & Responses
Manager Arne Slot said Liverpool’s transfer policy is guided by club’s interests, noting that experience is one factor in retaining Alisson but other arguments exist. He added that Alisson wants to return to the lineup quickly and resume international duties with Brazil. Liverpool confirmed it is scouting for goalkeeper replacements as part of summer planning.
Criticism & Opposition
Critics highlight Alisson’s sub-70 % save-percentage and a 2.54-goal xG deficit as signs of declining form. Recurring fitness problems, including a recent hamstring injury, have limited his availability, prompting analysts to argue that a sale would be justified given Liverpool’s squad overhaul.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Alisson’s contract length: some state it runs until 2027, others claim the March extension leaves only one year (until June 2026). Juventus’ approach is described both as a cash bid and as a swap for Michele Di Gregorio. No comment from Juventus has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
> "I think the club is run in a certain way and we make decisions that the club thinks are in the best interests of the club." — Arne Slot, Liverpool manager
> "I think the history of all the transfers shows that nothing was done without a purpose or without thinking about it. Look, the people who make these decisions take everything into account. They try to make the best decisions with the interest of the club." — Arne Slot, Liverpool manager
> "It (experience) is definitely one argument to keep him, but there are other arguments. That is a decision the club has to make if that is needed. In the end, he still has one year." — Arne Slot, Liverpool manager
> "The main focus for Ali is very clear, that is getting back in goal as soon as possible for the club he loves to play for, and then he wants to be in goal for the country he wants to play for, that is Brazil." — Arne Slot, Liverpool manager
What’s Next
The summer window opens on 1 July. Liverpool will assess any Juventus bid while continuing to scout for goalkeeper alternatives. Juventus are expected to formalise their offer before the deadline, and the outcome will shape both clubs’ preparations for the 2026-27 season.
