Juventus have made Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker their top target for the summer transfer window, as director Damien Comolli looks to make a statement following a season that ended without Champions League qualification. The Bianconeri are determined to avoid a repeat of last year’s transfer missteps and want to move quickly to secure a world-class shot-stopper.
Alisson, who previously shone in Serie A with Roma before moving to Anfield, is keen on a return to Italy. The 33-year-old sees the opportunity to reunite with Luciano Spalletti—the coach under whom he flourished at Roma—as too good to turn down, even though Juventus will not participate in Europe’s elite club competition next season. According to sources close to the player, Alisson has already expressed his desire to leave Liverpool and has personally asked the club to lower its financial demands to facilitate the transfer.
Juventus have responded by lodging a formal offer worth €5 million. Liverpool, however, value the Brazil international closer to €20 million. The Reds recently triggered a one-year contract extension to prevent Alisson from leaving on a free transfer, giving them leverage in negotiations. The gap between the two clubs’ valuations is substantial, but there is optimism in Turin that a deal can be struck.
Liverpool’s stance is complicated by internal dynamics. Manager Arne Slot is reportedly concerned about the impact of losing a senior figure like Alisson, especially with other veteran leaders expected to depart. Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson, and Ibrahima Konaté are all linked with moves away, and Slot fears that allowing Alisson to leave would erode the squad’s leadership core. As a result, Liverpool are considering keeping Alisson for another year and loaning out Giorgi Mamardashvili instead. The Georgian, signed for €30 million, was meant to be Alisson’s long-term successor but may need more time to develop.
For Juventus, securing Alisson early would be a major coup. It would allow Comolli to shift his focus to other areas of the pitch that require strengthening. The club’s hierarchy is acutely aware of the need to appease a frustrated fanbase and prove that the project under Spalletti is ambitious and well-planned. Missing out on Champions League revenue makes every signing critical, but Alisson’s willingness to join despite the absence of Europe’s top competition is a testament to Juventus’s pulling power and the appeal of working with Spalletti.
Should the Alisson pursuit hit a dead end, Juventus have a contingency plan. David de Gea, currently at Fiorentina, is the primary alternative. The 34-year-old Spaniard had a solid campaign for La Viola but is expected to leave as the club aims to cut its wage bill and rejuvenate the squad. Fiorentina have already offered De Gea to Inter Milan, who rejected the approach, which could smooth the path for Juventus to enter talks. De Gea would provide experience and quality, though he lacks the existing relationship with Spalletti that makes Alisson such an enticing option.
The broader picture is one of a club at a crossroads. After a tumultuous season, Juventus are banking on Comolli’s ability to navigate the market effectively. The Alisson deal symbolizes the kind of ambitious, intelligent transfer business the Bianconeri hope to conduct this summer. A swift resolution would send a powerful message to the rest of Serie A and to the fans that Juventus are serious about returning to the summit of Italian football.
In the coming days, negotiations are expected to intensify. Liverpool must weigh the financial benefit of a sale against the intangible cost of losing a dressing-room leader. For Alisson, the prospect of playing under Spalletti and in front of the Juventus faithful is a compelling one. Whether the two clubs can bridge the gap remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Juventus are not prepared to wait forever. They want their first signing wrapped up soon, and Alisson remains the name at the top of their list.
Based on reporting from Tuttosport.
