Alisson Becker moves closer to agreeing shock £179k per week deal

Alisson Becker moves closer to agreeing shock £179k per week deal Liverpool successfully fought off interest in Alisson Becker from Juventus earlier this summer. Juve coach Luciano Spalletti wanted a reunion with the goalkeeper - who he worked with at Roma during the 2016/17 season. The Reds’ sporting director Richard Hughes managed to exercise a one-year option in Alisson’s deal - stretching his time at the club to 2027. And although the Brazil No1 was reported to be interested in a return to Italy no deal was concluded. It has been expected ever since that the 33-year-old would remain at Anfield and see out his contract . Al-Ittihad make tempting offer to Alisson Until now. Because a prominent journalist in Saudi Arabia - Mohamed Bukairy - claims a deal is close that would see Alisson join Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. “Al-Ittihad Club's management is close to signing Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker, the guardian of Liverpool's den and the Samba national team,” he writes on X . “Our reliable sources reported that the Dean of Saudi Clubs has submitted a tempting offer to the Brazilian goalkeeper, exceeding (11) million euros annually. “The same sources also indicated that what most concerns Al-Ittihad fans in this deal right now is the competition from their brother club Al-Diriyah, newly promoted to the Professional League, to snag Alisson's gloves.” Saudi deal would be a pay rise for Alisson Alisson is reported to be making around £150k per week on Merseyside - meaning the Saudi package would be a slight pay rise in gross terms to around £179k per week. Factor in the Saudi tax regulations and you can see why this may be a tempting deal for the South American. Giorgi Mamardashvili spent plenty of time on the pitch last season deputising for Alisson - who is missing far too many matches through injury. Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets Open an account and place a qualifying bet of £10 at min odds of 1/5 (1.2) or greater. 18+New UK/ROI customers. Min £5 deposit. Bet Credits available on settlement of qualifying bets, capped at £10 stake. Min odds 1/5 (1.20). Bet Credits expire in 7 days. Excl. Cashed Out/Free Bets/Boosted odds. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org £30 FREE CLAIM NOW Liverpool losing too many leaders Even if a deal with Alisson is agreed between Al-Ittihad - or Al-Diriyah for that matter - suitors would still need the consent of Liverpool. The Reds are unlikely to look favourably on a deal considering they have already lost experience in Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate this summer. It would take a very tempting package to convince Richard Hughes to sell - and even so - the outgoing Premier League champions would need to go into the market for a top goalkeeper.