Liverpool star Alisson Becker could agree shock move – Wyness: ‘I’ve heard’
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker could complete a shock move to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – suggested Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk could also push for an exit after Jurgen Klopp’s departure.
Alisson, 31, has been linked with a potential move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr in recent months, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s club also holding a reported interest in Man City’s Ederson.
The Brazil international, who is first choice for his country ahead of Ederson, is under contract at Liverpool until June 2027.
He struggled with injury last term as the Reds finished third in the Premier League in Klopp’s final season at Anfield but any move would be a shock given his relative youth and pre-eminence among goalkeepers in the English top flight.
Liverpool star Alisson could ‘jump’ ahead of Ederson in Al Nassr goalkeeper hunt, says Wyness
Alisson joined from Roma in 2018 and has made 201 top-flight appearances in England – winning one league title.
Wyness told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “I’ve been to Al Nassr. I’ve seen the stadium and the whole facility, and since Ronaldo joined – they’ve improved things incredibly.
“There was a lot of construction going on when I was there.
“I hear the potential next move for them could be Alisson. There had been rumours of them coming in for him.
“I always felt that Alisson, Van Dijk and Salah would be the players to push for a move after Klopp left.
“I think there could be smoke behind that rumour as well.
“Alisson and Ederson are both in the frame, it could come down to who makes the jump first.
“Al Nassr are one of the top clubs in Saudi. It would be an interesting situation for both keepers because they’ll be treated well and the league is improving.”
In other news, Liverpool set sights on signing two goalkeepers.
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