Liverpool face potential Alisson exit as Juventus propose swap deal
Liverpool could be involved in a significant goalkeeper swap deal with Juventus this summer, with Alisson a target for the Italian giants. According to sources cited by TEAMtalk, discussions have already been held over a potential two-year contract for the Brazilian stopper, with the option for a third year. Juventus are seeking an upgrade on their current options, Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin, and view Alisson as a prime candidate.
In a potential twist, the move could involve a player exchange. Sources state that Liverpool have previously tracked Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. This has led to the possibility of a swap deal being discussed, should Liverpool decide to formalise their interest in the 26-year-old Italian. Alisson, who joined Liverpool from Roma in 2018, has been a cornerstone of the team's success, winning the Premier League and Champions League, but is now entering the final year of his contract at Anfield.
The potential departure forms part of a broader period of transition for Liverpool, who are also set to see long-serving stars Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson leave the club this summer. Manager Arne Slot is overseeing a reshaping of the squad, with the goalkeeping position now a prominent question. Alisson's potential exit would mark the end of an era and create a major void, though the club's prior interest in Di Gregorio suggests contingency planning may be underway.
In other transfer news, Liverpool's recruitment strategy has come under scrutiny following the success of two former targets at Manchester City. Reds legend Steven Gerrard, working as a pundit, expressed his frustration at seeing Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo excel for City after being linked with moves to Anfield. Gerrard specifically highlighted Guehi, claiming an agreement had been in place before his former club Crystal Palace backed out of the deal.
Meanwhile, Liverpool's interest in Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries remains active. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the club wanted to sign the Dutch international during the January window, but a move was not possible partly due to the player's injury and Inter's reluctance to agree to a loan. Romano reports that manager Arne Slot retains a "very good feeling" about the player, whose contract contains a release clause set at approximately £21 million, which Liverpool could consider triggering this summer.
The coming months will be crucial for Slot as he navigates the departure of key veterans and seeks to mould a new-look Liverpool side. The potential Alisson swap represents a high-stakes manoeuvre, balancing the loss of a world-class talent with the acquisition of a younger, highly-rated replacement, while other targets like Dumfries remain on the radar.
