Liverpool’s latest transfer news suggests the club want to sign AS Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar as the Reds look to bolster their goalkeeping options amid uncertainty over Alisson Becker’s long-term future.
The urgency for depth between the posts became more apparent after Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker suffered a major hamstring injury in their recent game against Crystal Palace.
Alisson was injured while clearing a ball and immediately went down clutching his hamstring.
Scans confirmed the Brazilian goalkeeper will be out for around six weeks, ruling him out of crucial games against Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen.
With Alisson out, Caoimhin Kelleher will step up again, having performed admirably as back-up on several occasions.
However, Kelleher’s future at Anfield remains uncertain as the Irish goalkeeper has expressed his desire to be first-choice goalkeeper elsewhere. He was linked with moves from Liverpool last summer, but the club ultimately decided to keep him.
While Alisson’s injury has raised short-term concerns, Liverpool’s interest in Mile Svilar appears to be part of a long-term strategy. There has been growing speculation that Alisson could leave the club next summer, while Kelleher is expected to make a move for regular game time.
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Liverpool signed Valencian Giorgi Mamardashvili in the summer as a possible successor to Alisson, but are also reported to be exploring options such as Svilar to add depth.
According to reports from AS Roma liveLiverpool has made the first inquiries through intermediaries about the signing of the 25-year-old gypsy goalkeeper, who is valued between 35 and 40 million euros by the Giallorossi.
Liverpool are not the only club keeping an eye on Svilar, with Newcastle United and Manchester City also interested in the talented goalkeeper. Despite the growing interest, Svilar is happy at AS Roma, and the Italian club will only consider selling him if they receive a satisfactory offer.
As January approaches, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will push ahead with their plans to secure Svilar’s signature or focus on their existing goalkeeping options.
