Liverpool’s goalkeeping woes finally seem to be coming to an end…
The Reds are closing in on finalising a record-breaking fee for Brazilian number one Alisson Becker, and AS Roma’s Director of Football has confirmed that the move is almost done.
Monchi confirmed that Alisson is currently in Liverpool, saying “Alisson is in Liverpool and we’re at a very advanced stage, but the deal is not done yet. If everything goes smoothly, it will be finalised soon.”
“The job of a sporting director is not just to make signings but also to understand what’s best for the club at any given time. Economic factors are important for the club too, not just sporting factors.”
Roma have shared the statement on their own social media channels.
Monchi on the future of Alisson Becker… 💬
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— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) July 19, 2018
Chelsea were also rumoured to be interested in the 25-year-old shot-stopper as they worry over the future of Thibaut Courtois, but Jurgen Klopp moved faster on the deal.
A bonus for LFC fans is Monchi’s ringing endorsement of Alisson as he nears the exit, saying: ” Alisson is a top player, perhaps the best goalkeeper in the world.”
Liverpool were forced into rethinking their goalkeeping situation after two howlers from German keeper Loris Karius handed Real Madrid a win in last summer’s Champions League final. Liverpool are expected to finalise the deal for Alisson this weekend for a fee of €75million.
