Reds Stoute emerges as target for European giants amid £29m transfer dilemma

Liverpool star Alisson has reportedly become a target for Bayern Munich, not long after the Reds secured the long-term signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia.

Alisson has become a Liverpool legend after making 269 appearances for the club, winning the Premier League, Champions League and a host of domestic cups.

However, his future has been questioned following links with the Saudi Pro League, Barcelona, ​​​​and the acquisition of Georgian goalkeeper Mamardashvili, who heads to Anfield next season, for £29 million (€34.7 million, $38.7 million ).

Now, according to The sunVincent Kompany’s Bayern are monitoring developments surrounding the Brazilian as they are ‘concerned’ about first-choice stopper Manuel Neuer; due to the 38-year-old’s injury problems in recent years.

The former Burnley boss is said to be a ‘big fan’ of Alisson, meaning the Bavarians could launch an ambitious move for the 31-year-old next summer. However, it will likely cost a fortune to secure his services.

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Strength in the depths

Alisson has proven to be a world-class goalkeeper for Liverpool since joining from Roma for £67 million (€80.2 million) in 2018 and with Mamardashvili also looking to strengthen their ranks, the Reds have an embarrassment of riches in that area. from the field.

Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher has also proven to be a good replacement for Alisson over the years, but the 25-year-old admitted he wants to leave the Merseyside team to become a first-choice elsewhere.

He said earlier in September: “I have made it clear over the last few years that I want to be a No. 1 and play week in, week out. The club has made the decision to sign a new goalkeeper, and from the outside it looks like they have made a decision to go in a different direction.

“My ambition is clear: I think I’m good enough, and I want to go out and prove it.”

If Alisson were to leave, Kelleher could perhaps be persuaded to stay – if he were the first choice between the sticks under manager Arne Slot. But unless an offer comes along for Alisson that is too good to turn down, it looks like he will be staying at Liverpool for the foreseeable future.

What to do with all these goalkeepers is something of a transfer dilemma.

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Liverpool face competition for a £75m ace

After Newcastle United repeatedly tried and failed to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi this summer, Manchester United have now reportedly entered the race to sign him.

Liverpool is believed to be the England international’s preferred destination over Newcastle, with the Reds waiting to see whether Virgil van Dijk will extend his stay at Anfield.

If the 33-year-old, whose contract runs until next summer, does not sign a new deal, Slot’s team could move for the 24-year-old Guehi – who was valued at £75 million (€89.7 million, $100 million). from Palace during the most recent transfer window.

United and Liverpool are also reportedly monitoring the situation Velez Sarsfield winger Thiago Fernandez, who has been dubbed the ‘new Angel Di Maria’.

The 20-year-old has caught the attention of several sides, including Tottenham and Chelsea, after scoring five goals and providing eight assists this season.

Finally, Liverpool are said to be eyeing Sevilla star Juanlu Sánchez, but the versatile Spaniard would cost around £21 million (€25 million, $28 million).