Liverpool has approved the departure of a key player earning ÂŁ250k per week, amid concerns over the team's leadership. The exits of Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah this summer could impact the squad's experience and mentality.
Liverpool green-light unthinkable exit for ÂŁ250k per week favourite
These are uncertain times for Liverpoolâs core leadership group.
This summer we will see Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah leave. That move threatens to leave the Premier League champions short of experience and winning mentality.
And next summer when Virgil van Dijkâs current contract expires he too is overwhelmingly likely to leave.
Richard Hughes made moves to secure the future of another dressing room leader in the shape of Alisson Becker. The Brazilian goalkeeper, 33, had a one-year clause in his contract activated meaning he is due to remain at Anfield until 2027.
But there is a theory emerging that Liverpool only renewed his contract in order to protect his transfer value with Juventus very much in the hunt for his signature.
Rather than losing the Brazil No1 for free the Merseysiders would be guaranteed a fee for him if heâs sold this summer. Alisson is just coming out of another six-week injury absence - and he has been frequently out of the team over the last few seasons.
Caoimhin Kelleher and latterly Giorgi Mamardashvili have been given the chance to deputise - with real concern over Alissonâs robustness going forward.
Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah are set to leave Liverpool this summer, raising concerns about the team's leadership and experience.
Virgil van Dijk's current contract with Liverpool is set to expire next summer, and he is likely to leave the club as well.
Liverpool may struggle to maintain their competitive edge without the experience and winning mentality of key players like Salah and Robertson.
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The player is reported to be keen on linking up with Luciano Spalletti - who coached him at Roma - and there is a genuine pathway emerging for this move to happen.
Indeed trusted club insider James Pearce is now reporting that Liverpool club bosses are ready to give Alisson a green light to seek a move to Juve - although admitting that the Italians will struggle to match his reported ÂŁ250k per week salary.
Referencing Arne Slotâs comments about the way things are done at Liverpool Pearce hinted that the door is very much open for Alisson to return to Serie A.
âThe Dutchman didnât exactly slam the door shut regarding a possible summer exit for Alisson,â the report reads.
âMaybe thatâs because Slot is only part of the decision-making process with sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports Group CEO of football, Michael Edwards.
âMaybe it depends on what offers for Alisson are forthcoming, as triggering their one-year option protects his value and avoids the prospect of losing another star for nothing.
âAlthough in terms of Juventus, itâs hard to envisage them paying a significant transfer fee as well as matching his wages of around ÂŁ250,000 ($338,000) per week.
âMaybe it hinges on whether the player weighs up his options in the coming weeks and ultimately decides he wants to embark on a new challenge.
"Given his service, it wouldnât be easy to stand in his way.â