Both the clubs have prioritized signing a new goalkeeper
Alisson Becker joined Roma from Inter Milan in the summer of 2016, signing a 5 year contract. He spent the majority of that season as understudy to Polish international Wojciech Szczęsny, managing to make only 15 appearances in all competitions.
It has been a meteoric rise for the Brazilian who did not play a single game in Serie A in the 2016-2017 campaign before taking over as the undisputed No.1 last term. He has been very impressive for the club domestically and in Europe, keeping 22 clean sheets in 49 games for the club in all competitions.
The Goalkeeper also helped his team to reach the Semi-finals of the Champions League and has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
The Brazil International has also been heavily linked with a summer with host of clubs chasing him including Real Madrid and Liverpool. The player even claimed recently that he wants his future to be sorted before the World Cup as he is eager to avoid any distractions at Russia.
Jurgen Klopp has prioritized a signing a new goalkeeper to replace Loris Karius, after his poor displays against Real Madrid in the Champions League final. They have prioritized signing the Serie A star but have been put off by his price tag as he is likely to cost over €70 million .
The La Liga giants are also looking to sign a new goalkeeper as they want a long term replacement for Keylor Navas, who will turn 32 next season.
They have been linked with the likes of David de Gea, Thibaut Courtois but now have turned their towards the 25 year old.
Alisson has said he would prefer to join Real Madrid than Liverpool, the Liverpool Echo as quoted by Sky Sports is reporting.
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