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Juventus Target Alisson Becker as Liverpool Keeper Nears End of Contract

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Juventus have emerged as a top contender for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker this summer, with the Italian club reportedly pouring significant resources into a potential deal before the 2024-25 season begins. Alisson, 33, is set to enter the final year of his contract in July after Liverpool extended his deal in March, amid recent injury setbacks including five match absences with a hamstring injury and five Premier League, six Champions League, and five Premier League games missed this season—when backup Mamardashvili stepped in. Meanwhile, Liverpool are aware of the situation and have been assessing backup keepers, as head coach Arne Slot hinted at squad changes this summer, including the full-back positions, center-back, defensive-midfield, and forwards. Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are set to leave at contract end, while Ibrahima Konate's contract is also nearing expiry, suggesting a potential exodus of key figures—Salah, Robertson, Alisson—through Slot's exit door, signaling a major rebuild for the club.

Alisson Becker has been Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper for nearly eight years, but recent stats cast doubt on his form: his Premier League save percentage has dipped below 70% for the first time this season, and Expected Goals data shows he's conceded 2.54 more xG than expected—his lowest tally since the turn of the decade. While his shot-stopping and distribution have made him a Premier League great, the underlying numbers suggest he may be past his prime, prompting questions about his future at Anfield.

Sky Sports' Sam Blitz notes that Liverpool's potential departure of three key figures—Salah, Robertson, and Alisson—could mark one of the club's "almighty rebuilds" this summer, as Slot looks to reshape the squad. The move to Juventus would be a significant blow to Liverpool, who lifted two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy since Alisson's arrival. The timing of any exit, coupled with the impending departures of other stars, positions this summer as a pivotal point for Liverpool's future.