Juventus make Liverpool's Alisson a top target

TL;DR

Juventus is targeting Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson as a key signing this summer. The Brazilian is entering the final year of his contract after an extension was triggered in March.

Key points

Juventus targets Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson
Alisson enters final year of contract in July
Liverpool triggered contract extension in March
Alisson has been first-choice goalkeeper for eight years
He is currently out with a hamstring injury

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Juventus have made Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson a top target this summer.

Sky Sports News understands the Italian club will devote significant resources and time into trying to sign the Brazilian before next season.

The 33-year-old is about to enter the final year of his Liverpool contract in July after the club triggered an extension option in March.

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Alisson, who has been Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper for almost eight years, has been out for the last five matches with a hamstring injury.

He also missed five Premier League and six Champions League games earlier this season, with Giorgi Mamardashvili featuring in his place.

Liverpool are thought to be aware of the situation and have been doing due diligence on potential goalkeeper replacements should Alisson ultimately leave.

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