The pursuit of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has become a defining subplot of Juventus’ summer transfer window, and the Brazilian’s future hangs on a turbulent situation unfolding at Anfield. What initially appeared to be a straightforward push by the 33-year-old to reunite with his friend and mentor Luciano Spalletti in Turin has now turned into a complex waiting game, with Juventus watching closely as Liverpool navigates a period of extraordinary upheaval on and off the pitch.
Alisson has not hidden his desire for a new challenge, spending recent weeks in frequent contact with Spalletti while his entourage hammered out contract details with the Bianconeri. Yet despite advanced talks, the goalkeeper has signaled a willingness to remain on Merseyside for one more season—provided he is handed an unequivocal guarantee of the starting role. If Liverpool hesitates or signals any intent to phase in Giorgi Mamardashvili, Alisson will almost certainly demand a transfer, reopening the door for Juventus.
That door appeared to slam shut earlier this month when outgoing manager Arne Slot, at the behest of sporting director Richard Hughes, vetoed Alisson’s exit and instructed Mamardashvili’s agents to find him a temporary loan destination for the 2026–27 campaign. The rationale was clear: with the departures of established leaders Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, and Ibrahima Konaté already factored in, losing Alisson would strip the dressing room of its last veteran anchor. Slot’s dramatic removal, however, has thrown that plan into flux.
Liverpool’s announcement of a consensual contract termination with Slot was, according to strong sources from within England, merely a diplomatic cover for an outright sacking. The decision blindsided the Dutchman, who had recently fought to keep Alisson at the club. Now, with Andoni Iraola emerging as the leading candidate to take over, the goalkeeping hierarchy could be reset entirely—especially if the new manager prefers to build around the younger Mamardashvili.
Compounding the uncertainty is the possible departure of Richard Hughes. The Liverpool director is reportedly weighing an exit to Saudi Arabia this summer, a move that would strip the club of the executive most invested in retaining Alisson. A leadership vacuum at such a delicate juncture could easily reopen the lines of communication with Juventus, where director Emanuele Comolli has maintained discreet but continuous contact with the player’s camp.
Juventus, however, is not hanging everything on an Alisson blockbuster. The club is actively cultivating alternative routes, most notably a concrete move for Fiorentina’s David de Gea. The Viola are eager to offload the Spanish veteran in order to trim their wage bill and rejuvenate the squad, setting a modest asking price between €5 million and €10 million. Comolli is expected to schedule a formal meeting with Fiorentina in the coming days to advance those talks, giving Juventus a cost-effective fallback with proven international pedigree.
A third option under consideration is Alexander Nübel, who is due back at Bayern Munich after an impressive loan spell at Stuttgart. The German champions are prepared to sell or loan the 29-year-old with a conditional obligation to buy, valuing him at approximately €15 million. Nübel’s profile fits Juventus’ timeline—younger than De Gea and with resale potential—but the fee and Bayern’s insistence on a definitive solution may require more complex negotiation than the straightforward De Gea deal.
For Liverpool, the Alisson dilemma cannot be viewed in isolation. The exits of Salah, Robertson, and Konaté represent a generational dismantling of the spine that powered the club’s Champions League and Premier League triumphs. Alisson, as the last remaining icon of that era, holds immense symbolic and practical value. Yet forcing an unhappy player to stay against his will, especially with no clarity on the next manager’s vision, risks a corrosive atmosphere that could undermine a already fragile rebuilding process.
Should Alisson eventually land in Turin, the implications for Serie A would be seismic. Juventus would add a world-class, title-proven goalkeeper to a project already ignited by Spalletti’s tactical acumen, instantly boosting their defensive solidity and championship credentials. The psychological lift alone—securing a marquee signing from a European giant—would shift the balance of power in a league where Inter and Milan have set a high bar.
In the meantime, Juventus are exercising patience and pragmatism. The Alisson track remains the dream scenario, hinging entirely on whether Liverpool’s chaos deepens or resolves in favor of a new beginning. With De Gea and Nübel providing viable insurance, the Bianconeri are positioned to strike quickly once the fog over Anfield lifts. Until then, Spalletti will keep his phone close, waiting for a call that could define Juve’s summer.
Based on reporting from Tuttosport.
