Steve Nicol is over the moon with Liverpool’s reported agreement to sign Alisson, explaining what the much sought-after goalkeeper brings to the club.

Shaka Hislop explains why he’s certain Liverpool will get a return on their reported £66.9 million investment should Alisson agree to move to Anfield.

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why the goalkeeping position is so pivotal for Liverpool’s chances at winning the Premier League this season.
Roma sporting director Monchi has said the club allowed goalkeeper Alisson to speak to Liverpool after receiving “a significant offer,” with the player undergoing a medical on Merseyside.
Speaking at the official unveiling of Justin Kluivert at Roma, Monchi said the club had reached agreement with Liverpool after evaluating the bid.
“The player’s there undergoing a medical and, if he passes that, the deal could go through,” he said.
“It’s hard when you’re a sporting director — we received a significant…

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ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson believes the goalkeeping position is pivotal for Liverpool’s chances at winning the Premier League this season.
With a potential €75 million transfer nearing completion, Liverpool fans are currently in a state of high tension over the prospect of their club signing goalkeeper Alisson Becker from Roma.
As the anticipation continued to ramp up, many Reds fans thought they’d seen the Brazilian goalkeeper confirm his transfer to Anfield on Tuesday when his Twitter account appeared to rubber stamp it.
However, on closer inspection, the “confirmation” actually came from U.S. actress and comedian Alison Becker,…

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As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains why he’s not sold on the move.
The World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer rumour mill hasn’t slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: 15 percent
The Serie A champions’ strong bond to Real Madrid dates back to the 1990s, and they have recently established a relationship with Jorge Mendes as a result of the Joao Cancelo deal. But landing the super agent’s highest-profile client would come at an enormous cost at a time…

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AS Roma’s Alisson revealed he feels happy in Serie A and that he is focusing on winning the World Cup with Brazil.

Gab Marcotti and the ESPN FC crew discuss how far along Liverpool are in their contract negotiations with Roma’s Alisson.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Roma’s Alisson has to be Liverpool’s No. 1 transfer target this summer.
Roma sporting director Monchi says his club has not received any bid for reported €60 million Real Madrid target Alisson Becker — but admits the goalkeeper is not “untransferrable.”
Marca have claimed that Allisson, 25, currently playing for Brazil at the World Cup, is top of their list of goalkeeper targets for this summer — with Manchester United’s David De Gea, Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois and Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak other options being considered.
Meanwhile, current first choice…

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Gab Marcotti and the ESPN FC crew discuss how far along Liverpool are in their contract negotiations with Roma’s Alisson.

You’d think given their glaring need for a new goalkeeper that Liverpool would be heavily linked to anyone with a pair of gloves this summer, yet journalists most closely connected to the club only seem to be mentioning one man; Roma’s Brazilian shot-stopper Alisson.

Alisson’s rise has been rather sudden. A little over a year ago he was Wojciech Szczesny’s backup and did not become the starter until the former Arsenal man left to join Juventus. After only a couple of months as Roma’s number…

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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Roma’s Alisson has to be Liverpool’s No. 1 transfer target this summer.
Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker hopes to have his future resolved before Brazil begin their World Cup campaign against Switzerland on Sunday.
Alisson, 25, has been strongly linked with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea in recent months, though Roma have insisted he is not for sale. 
Speaking after Brazil 3-0 victory over Austria on Sunday evening, Alisson wants to make a decision before the weekend otherwise it will have to wait until after the World Cup.
“There are options that we are working…

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Former Gunner Paul Mariner sifts through an Arsenal-heavy transfer rater, including Marouane Fellaini, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Jack Wilshere.
With the transfer window open, David Amoyal sorts through the speculation and rates how likely the rumoured moves are to take place.
Gareth Bale to Manchester United: 25 percent
After becoming the hero of the Champions League final, Bale cast some shadows on his future with Real Madrid by making it clear he wants to play more next season. Manchester United have been taking steps to try to bring him back to the Premier League, but between Zinedine Zidane’s departure and Cristiano Ronaldo’s uncertain…

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ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop assesses the latest transfer rumours surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and many more in Transfer Rater.
The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow live with our daily blog throughout the summer.
Juventus to swap Higuain for Chelsea’s Morata …
Juventus will try to tempt Chelsea into selling Alvaro Morata by offering Gonzalo Higuain in a swap deal, says the London Evening Standard.
Juve see this summer as the perfect opportunity to recoup some of the £78 million they paid Napoli for the Argentinian two years ago and offload Higuain’s £125,000-per-week…

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Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City? Mario Balotelli back to Serie A? Alejandro Moreno rates the day’s biggest transfer links.
With the transfer window open, David Amoyal sorts through the speculation and rates how likely the rumoured moves are to take place.
Alisson to Liverpool: 35 percent
Loris Karius’ shocking performance in the Champions League final has brought more urgency to the Reds’ pursuit of a goalkeeper, and the excellent relationship between their ownership group and Roma makes this a logical match. But after a substantial financial return from their own run in the Champions League, for the first time in years,…

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Liverpool fans at Anfield react to Liverpool’s Champions League final loss to Real Madrid, Mo Salah’s injury and Loris Karius’ goalkeeping howlers.

Stewart Robson thinks there’s no way back for Liverpool keeper Loris Karius following a nightmare final for the German.

Steve Nicol gives his stamp of approval to Liverpool’s signing of Fabinho from Monaco, but he isn’t sure the midfielder will start right away.

ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner sifts through today’s transfer gossip, headlined by Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Christian Pulisic.
Roma sporting director Monchi has said the club have not received an offer for goalkeeper Alisson amid continuing speculation linking him with Liverpool.
Talk that Liverpool will move for Brazil international Alisson has increased since the errors made by Loris Karius in the Champions League final but Monchi said the player’s future lies in Rome, where he is under contract until 2021.
“To sell a player, you need three components — an offer, an offer which is accepted and the desire of the lad to…

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