Real Madrid join Alisson hunt as Liverpool face stiff competition to sign Roma goalkeeper
Shot-stopper is being targeted by Jurgen Klopp following the big-money sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona
REAL MADRID have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for Roma goalkeeper Alisson.
Brazil’s No 1 has enjoyed a stellar season in the Italian capital after stepping out of Wojciech Szczesny’s shadow.
And it’s believed Jurgen Klopp is considering a January bid after cashing in on Philippe Coutinho.
Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius continue to spread panic between the sticks.
And the arrival of a new top shot-stopper would complement the recent signing of Virgil van Dijk.
However, claims Alisson could now be denied an Anfield switch after Real Madrid threw their hat in the ring.
Zinedine Zidane wants a new goalkeeper to potentially rival Keylor Navas, although current back-up Kiko Casilla is refusing to budge from his position on the bench.
Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga was on the verge of joining Los Blancos this month.
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But a move fell through after it was discovered he was carrying a metatarsal injury which needs surgery, potentially keeping him out of action for three months.
Real continue to monitor Manchester United’s David De Gea and Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois, but know that deals for either Premier League ace will be extremely difficult – and costly – to pull off.
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