With Philippe Coutinho’s Liverpool chapter slowly accumulating dust, the club not only wants to replace the departed Brazilian but also wants to use the fee received for him to strengthen at other positions. After shoring up the defence by signing Virgil van Dijk from Southampton, Jurgen Klopp has turned his attention to finding a new goalkeeper.
The goalkeeping position has been questioned a number of times, with Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius underperforming at Anfield. Both the shot-stoppers have made mistakes time and again, and while Klopp has made Karius the No.1 between the sticks, it looks like it is only for time being before the German gaffer finds a commanding goalie.
Reportedly, Liverpool are interested in signing AS Roma goalkeeper Allison Becker, who is widely ranked as Brazil’s top goalkeeper. Roma have turned down a bid from the Reds for the 25-year-old and are keen to keep him at least until the end of the campaign, report Il Tempo (h/t Metro). The Serie A club are holding out for £44million.
Last night, Allison showed why he is so highly-rated across Europe. The Brazilian made 8 saves in the first-half against Sampdoria that is reportedly more than any Roma goalkeeper has had in an entire match in the last 5 years.
Allison was fantastic, made key saves during the entire game to keep his side in the game. Unfortunately for him and Roma, Sampdoria scored in the 80th minute through Colombia forward Duvan Zapata, which turned out to be the winner.
Despite ending on the losing side, the goalkeeper earned a lot of plaudits for his heroics and exceptional shot-stopping ability.
Here is how the Liverpool fans reacted to the 25-year-old’s amazing performance against Sampdoria.
More than Migs and Karius put together all this season?? (Not sure on that but it sure feels like it…)
— CaptainD (@IndieGameNews1) 28 January 2018
Just whack 50 mil on the table! This signing would make all the difference.
— Davey R (@davros67) 28 January 2018
AS Roma goalkeeper Alisson made 8 saves in the first half. That is more than any Roma goalie had in an entire match in the last 5 years. #ASRoma
— Gracenote Live (@GracenoteLive) 28 January 2018
If this match hasn’t proved we need to sign Allison from Roma NOW! Then Liverpool will never have any hope
— Sean Lawrence (@SeanLawro93) January 27, 2018
Liverpool have 3 days left in this market to get Allison and Lemar sorted out, sack all this waitin for the summer we’re still in the champions league and still have 4th to play for we are not a club who waits around for things to happen it needs to be sorted ASAP
— Sean Lawrence (@SeanLawro93) January 28, 2018
Liverpool need to buy Allison real quick before other clubs show interest
— Faisel (@ThisIsFaisel) January 28, 2018
The only reason Allison would join Liverpool football club when all the top teams are interested is for money.
If I was his agent I would be wanted to see the arse end of our strategy over the next 12 months before I allow my client to join us
— Dijkinho (@Dijkinho) January 28, 2018
Ask @ASRomaEN to name their price for Allison. Blank cheque.. the dude is absolute quality! #LFC
— Blood Red Kop (@BloodRedKop) January 28, 2018
Allison is great for LFC
— AdeelBaloch29 (@adeelbaloch29) January 16, 2018
Allison making Karius look like an amputee goalkeeper #LFC
— Dijkinho (@Dijkinho) January 21, 2018
Watching @ASRomaEN – wow Allison has such a presence. Klopp should grab him ASAP @lfc
— Jersey Todd (@JerseyTodd) January 28, 2018
If Dzeko goes, Roma will want Sturridge. We want Allison. Please just do the normal thing pls @LFC
— . (@LFCMerchant) January 18, 2018
Spend the 40 mill left on Allison
— klopp is Boss!! (@goodguylfc) January 18, 2018
