Overview
- Reports on Friday say Liverpool are preparing for Alisson to leave when his contract expires next summer and are actively working to identify a permanent replacement.
- The club already has Giorgi Mamardashvili in the squad and a young Belgian, Lucca Brughmans, scheduled to arrive in 2027, but sources say neither is currently seen as the guaranteed long‑term No.1.
- Liverpool have looked beyond their squad and have 'checked on' Aston Villa keeper Zion Suzuki as part of broader scouting while other names linked this year include James Trafford, Diogo Costa and Bart Verbruggen.
- Concerns about Alisson’s recent form have sharpened the search after high‑profile errors such as failing to collect a looping header against Fenerbahce and a loose pass that led to a Premier League goal, which prompted public criticism and manager comment that the goals were the result of messy team situations.
- The club is doing 'homework' on targets and may act in January or next summer depending on market movement and the player’s decision, with lingering interest from Italian clubs and Brazilian teams likely to shape any final outcome.