Together with Virgil van Dijk, Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker has taken Liverpool’s defence to world-class levels.
He is one of the best modern goalkeepers, not only in shot stopping, but also in jumping, good footwork, passing and long feeds.
The second and third goalkeepers are leaving, and the goalkeeping team could be revamped, but Arne Slot has a lot of faith in the Brazilian goalkeeper.
Liverpool have no reason to accept his release and he is expected to continue to defend the Anfield goalmouth next season and beyond.
However, Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr have made the player a top target and will not give up on landing him in this summer’s transfer window, according to Rudi Galetti, an Italian journalist.
“Al-Nassr are not oriented to sign Szczesny, confirmed.”
“After Copa America, the Saudi club will try again with Allison – its main target – pushing hard to convince him.”
“The Brazilian GK prefers to stay in Europe, but a huge offer is ready to change the Liverpool player’s mind.”
🚨📉 #AlNassr are not oriented to sign #Szczesny, confirmed.
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) June 26, 2024
🔥 After Copa America, the 🇸🇦 club will try again with #Allison – its main target – pushing hard to convince him.
💰 The 🇧🇷 GK prefers to stay in 🇪🇺, but a huge offer is ready to change the #Liverpool player's mind. pic.twitter.com/m3zFDc5r0S
He has a contract with Liverpool remaining until June 2027 and there is no indication that he will volunteer for a move at the moment.
Like Jordan Henderson and Fabinho last summer, the probability of them joining the Saudi Professional League in search of a higher fee or a new challenge is not exactly zero.
Nevertheless, Alisson’s departure is no more realistic than that of the two players last summer, and there seems to be no future for him to be sold this summer at the very least.