Surprise Liverpool deal opens door to finally sign elusive star
Liverpool may be poised to sign Italian goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio after a potential transfer of Alisson Becker to Juventus. Di Gregorio, currently Juventus' first-choice keeper, had previously rejected a move to Liverpool before joining the Italian club in 2024. Alisson's possible departure opens the door for Liverpool to re-engage with a player they had targeted earlier.
- ▪Alisson Becker is increasingly likely to leave Liverpool this summer, with Juventus a potential destination.
- ▪Juventus are close to signing Alisson, which would displace their current number one, Michele Di Gregorio.
- ▪Di Gregorio rejected a Liverpool move in the past to join Juventus, but is now available due to Alisson's expected arrival.
- ▪Di Gregorio has recorded 18 clean sheets in 36 Serie A appearances for Juventus during the 2025/26 season.
- ▪Liverpool previously signed Giorgi Mamardashvili instead of Di Gregorio, but may now pursue both goalkeepers.
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