Liverpool cannot afford to lose 'top-class' star as crucial decision looms

Liverpool cannot afford to lose 'top-class' star as crucial decision looms Liverpool will have a lot of decisions to make by the end of the 2026-27 season. Of course, a lot of the outcomes of these decisions will depend on how well the Reds do and where they end up finishing in the Premier League and the Champions League. However, with the contracts of so many of their players set to expire, you'd think that they'd at least want an idea of who they're going to keep hold of. Of course, over the last couple of seasons, they have been hit with similar situations with Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and many others . And, while they were all resolved, it feels like now would be the best time for Liverpool's squad to be kept together, rather than torn apart. So, since a handful of players are set to exit Anfield in June 2027, decisions need to start being made soon. Liverpool are waiting until later next year to negotiate a new deal with Alisson Alisson is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world . The Brazilian may be turning 34 next month, but, he still has a lot to give Liverpool. His performances this term have been second to none and, without him, the Reds would certainly be in a much worse position, especially with Giorgi Mamardashvili between the sticks. However, since Alisson's extension was only worth an extra year to Liverpool, his current contract is set to expire in June 2027. And, according to TEAMtalk, Liverpool aren't going to enter negotiations with him until later next year which would obviously be a huge mistake. "Liverpool and goalkeeper Alisson Becker are not yet in discussions over a new contract, with TEAMtalk sources indicating that formal talks are unlikely to begin until later in the year," they wrote . "The Brazilian, who turns 34 next month, is currently in the final season of his existing deal after the club exercised a one-year extension option earlier in 2026. "That decision secured his services through to the end of the 2026/27 campaign, allowing both parties breathing space following summer interest from Juventus that ultimately came to nothing. "Club officials are understood to be taking a measured approach. Indeed, Liverpool already have succession options lined up in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili and the young Belgian prospect Lucca Brughmans, signed during the recent transfer window." Liverpool cannot allow Alisson to exit Anfield this summer Before Mamardashvili's poor outings last term , he was expected to take the reins but now, it's unclear whether he has what it takes to be the Reds' first-choice 'keeper. His one appearance against Tottenham this term was certainly an improvement but, he's still nowhere near as good as his teammate. That's why, no matter what happens, Liverpool can't let Alisson leave. Alisson has been described as a " top-class " goalkeeper in the past by Rio Ferdinand, and, even though that praise was shared a few years ago, it still rings true today. Without the Brazilian in net, Liverpool would be a fraction of the team that they are now and, even if he is getting to the twilight stages of his career, he's still worth having around. Sure, if Caoimhin Kelleher