Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is a target for the Saudi Pro League, with talks to begin over a move
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is set for talks with the Saudi Pro League over an exit from Anfield.
The Brazilian joined the Reds in 2018, becoming the most expensive goalkeeper of all time for a short period before Chelsea's acquisition of Kepa Arrizabalaga. In the six years since, Alisson has won everything worth winning including a league title, Champions League and both domestic cups – even becoming the sixth custodian to score in the Premier League when he headed in a corner against West Bromwich Albion in 2021.
Alisson signed an extension to his contract in 2021, but with Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool and plenty of change in the air at Anfield, the opportunity has arisen for a new challenge.
There has been plenty of change at Anfield of late (Image credit: Getty Images)
TEAMtalk says that the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), who own the big four clubs in the nation's Pro League, are approaching Alisson to see if his stance over a transfer has changed since they spoke to him earlier this year.
The Saudi PIF are also chasing the 31-year-old's compatriot, Ederson, with personal terms said to be agreed, according to TV Dello Sport, via The Express.
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In FourFourTwo's view, this isn't one that Liverpool fans need to worry too much about. Alisson has a contract until 2027 – so if the worst comes to the worst, the Reds could just stand firm and reject any offers, just as they did with Mohamed Salah last summer.
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Manchester City have set Ederson's fee at around £42 million, with a monster contract set to have been agreed between the player and the Saudi Pro League.
Ederson is also wanted by Saudi Arabia (Image credit: Getty Images)
It's therefore feasible that this move for Alisson is simply a tactic to hurry City into lowering their demands and accepting a good offer for a player of Ederson's age.
Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
