Bayern Munich rejects chance to sign Reds superstar as Arne Slot faces major mystery in 2025

Bayern Munich’s real goalkeeping plan emerged after it was confirmed they will not act on their interest in Liverpool ace Alisson Becker, with Arne Slot now facing a tough decision in 2025.

Reports in September claimed that German giants Bayern Munich had identified Alisson as a potential successor to Manuel Neuer. The latter is in the final year of his contract with Bayern and, at 38 years old, is not a long-term option for the Bavarians.

Bayern’s interest in Alisson partly stemmed from uncertainty about his future at Anfield. Liverpool signed Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia for £29m over the summer and the Georgian – currently on loan at Valencia – is seen as Alisson’s eventual replacement.

However, according to Sky Germany Florian Plettenberg, Bayern will not move for Alisson next year. With X, the reporter put an end to speculation that Alisson’s next move would be in Germany, while also revealing Bayern’s succession plan.

“The rumors about FC Bayern and Alisson make no sense! Top and experienced player, but he is not a subject at Bayern,” said Plettenberg.

“Instead, Bayern are currently open to extending Manuel Neuer’s contract until 2026, with Alexander Nubel set to be his successor no later than 2026.”

With the Bayern route seemingly closed and Alisson previously insisting he wants to stay, Liverpool boss Slot now faces a major conundrum in 2025.

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Alisson vs. Mamardashvili in 2025 – who will Slot choose?

Alisson is without a doubt one of the most important goalkeepers in the world. However, at 32, he is already well into his 30s and his checkered injury record is worrying. Alisson is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury that will rule him out for approximately six and eight weeks.

The Liverpool echo recently highlighted that Liverpool’s ‘peculiar’ move for Mamardashvili is already starting to look like a masterstroke.

The Reds have effectively secured their goalkeeping position for the next ten years and since they signed Mamardashvili while Alisson was still in situ, they were not persuaded to pay the odds out of desperation.

Alisson was consulted by Liverpool ahead of their move for Mamardashvili. The Brazilian insisted it was a “good idea” for the club to look to the future, although he also stressed he is happy at Anfield and wants to see out the remainder of his contract, which runs until 2027.

As such, Slot will face an unenviable choice in his goalkeeping department next summer.

One possible solution for Liverpool, as Alisson shows no signs of decline from an on-field perspective, is to look to loan Mamardashvili out for a second season.

That scenario would obviously depend on the Georgian’s willingness to accept another delay before becoming Liverpool’s No.1.

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In other news, Liverpool are reportedly showing strong interest in former Manchester United left-back Alvaro Carreras Fernandez.

The Spaniard left Man Utd when he signed for Benfica this summer and his impressive form this season is attracting a lot of attention. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Man Utd – via a buyback clause – are all floating.

Elsewhere, Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha Liverpool are increasing their interest in Fernandez’s fellow Benfica teammate, Orkun Kokcu.

Slot knows Kokcu well from his time at Feyenoord and the Turkish playmaker would be seen as a competitor – or possibly even an upgrade – of Dominik Szoboszlai.

Finally, Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. The stopper would be signed as Liverpool’s de facto replacement for reliable back-up Caoimhin Kelleher, who is looking to become a regular starter elsewhere.

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