Juventus want room for a major summer splash

Liverpool have only just tied Alisson Becker down a little longer, but that has not stopped Juventus from being linked with a move for the Brazilian goalkeeper. The Italian side are reportedly making plans to create the wage room needed for a handful of high-profile targets, and Alisson is among the names on the list.

The 33-year-old recently had a one-year extension triggered by Liverpool. His previous deal was due to run out in the summer of 2026, but Richard Hughes activated the clause that now keeps him at Anfield until summer 2027. Liverpool have also committed to paying his reported £150,000-a-week salary for at least another season, which is straightforward enough unless the player is injured, which of course he is.

Alisson is currently sidelined, and there is still no clear timetable for his return.

Spalletti knows exactly what he would be buying

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is already familiar with Alisson from their time together at Roma, before the goalkeeper made his record-breaking move to Liverpool. That connection has helped place him firmly in Juventus’ thinking as the club looks to rebuild its squad in Turin.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A side are dreaming of bringing in Alisson, Bernardo Silva and Robert Lewandowski. “Dream” is doing a lot of work there, but the plan is apparently real enough in financial terms.

To make those wages possible, Juventus are said to be targeting a reduction of between €20 million and €25 million in salary costs by the end of the season.

Who is leaving to make that happen?

The biggest saving would come from Dusan Vlahovic, whose €12 million salary will come off the books when he departs. Juventus are also expecting Jonathan David to leave, taking a €6 million wage with him, while Lois Openda, on €4 million, is another forward set to go.

Add in Filip Kostic at €2.5 million and Arkadiusz Milik at €2 million, and the numbers start to look a little less ambitious and a little more spreadsheet-friendly.

Alisson’s own annual cost is said to be around €9 million, based on his current Liverpool salary. Any deal would also involve a transfer fee, since Liverpool have already extended his contract.

Liverpool have options, which is handy

That extra year on Alisson’s deal means Liverpool are not being forced into a quick decision. But they may still have a difficult choice this summer if Juventus or another club turns the interest into a serious offer.

There is also the small matter of Giorgi Mamardashvili waiting in the wings. Liverpool have lined up the Georgian goalkeeper as a potential successor to Alisson, which suggests the club are at least planning for a future beyond their current No 1.

Alisson’s recent hamstring problems have also raised familiar questions about his reliability, given how often he has been unavailable of late. That does not make him a bad goalkeeper, obviously, but it does make clubs more willing to imagine a Plan B.

For now, Juventus under CEO Damien Comolli appear ready to trim the fat, move players on and make space for a goalkeeper they rate highly. Whether that becomes a serious bid or just another expensive idea on paper remains to be seen.