Liverpool star advancing in exit talks with club already searching for replacement

Juventus are advancing in talks to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, talkSPORT understands.

The Reds have already started doing their homework on potential replacements for their Brazilian number one.

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Alisson is about to enter the final year of his contract.

The 33-year-old is currently out with his second hamstring injury of the season.

Georgian shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who linked up at Anfield from Valencia last summer, has deputised in his absence.

He has featured in 19 games in all competitions – featuring in nine Premier League games – where he has kept two clean sheets.

But it remains to be seen whether he is viewed as the long-term successor to Alisson.

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Alisson has been on Liverpool’s books since joining from Roma in 2018.

He has been instrumental in the club lifting two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one Carabap Cup, the Champions League and the Club World Cup.

Despite his injury issues this term, the Merseyside outfit have been urged to keep him on.

Reacting to news of Juventus eyeing up Alisson earlier this week, talkSPORT co-hosts Ally McCoist and Jeff Stelling insisted Liverpool cannot afford to lose more leaders.

Liverpool have already announced that club legends Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson will depart as free agents.

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Meanwhile, centre-back Ibrahima Konate could also still leave the club before the start of next season with no agreement yet reached over a new deal.

Speaking on Breakfast, McCoist was asked if Liverpool can afford to lose more experience, to which he said: “No, no is the answer to that. I don’t think so.

“Particularly in that area, he might just be their key player in the whole squad.”

Stelling then remarked: “I think it’s really important to hold on to him.

“Look, they’ve lost significant big name players last season and will do again during the course of the summer.

“Surely they want to hold on to the man who is still, deservedly, their No.1 keeper.”

Liverpool aren’t set to be the only Premier League club that Juventus look to raid this summer.

As previously reported by talkSPORT in April, the Old Lady are also keen on bringing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva to Turin.

It was announced last month that the Citizens skipper will be departing the Etihad at the end of the campaign when his contract expires.

Juventus have held a long-term interest in the Portuguese playmaker, but are not the only suitors, with several European and Saudi Arabian clubs also keen.

Among those looking to secure his services are Benfica, where Silva began his career, although he made just three senior appearances.

Elsewhere, Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad have made an enquiry on the player’s side.