According to a report by Turkish outlet Fotomac, Alisson Becker is the subject of interest from Galatasaray. The 2023/24 Super Lig champions held talks with the Liverpool goalkeeper’s agents over a possible move in the summer transfer window. However, the Brazilian international’s wage demands of €25 million per year have scuppered the deal, with Cimbom not ready to pay the salary.
Alisson Becker has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world for nearly a decade. The South American shot-stopper was already among the finest players in his position during his spell with AS Roma before seeing his stock skyrocket after joining Liverpool in a big-money move in July 2018.
The 32-year-old has turned out nearly 300 times thus far for Liverpool while keeping 126 clean sheets and conceding 258 goals. However, the veteran goalkeeper has struggled with fitness issues in the last few seasons, although his stock in the market remains high.
Saudi Pro League clubs have been keen on signing the 72-cap Brazilian international. However, the experienced shot-stopper has not been open to moving to Saudi Arabia, even though he would receive €30 million-a-year wages. He is also a target for Galatasaray heading into the summer transfer window.
Galatasaray’s interest in Alisson Becker is understandable. While Fernando Muslera has been a top-class performer between the sticks for the 2023/24 Super Lig champions, he is in the twilight of his career. So, the Liverpool mainstay has emerged as a target for Galatasaray, with Cimbom holding talks with his entourage over a possible move in the summer transfer window.
However, the South American goalkeeper wanted €25 million-a-year wages to part ways with Liverpool and join Galatasaray, with those demands scuppering a possible move in the summer transfer window. So, the 2023/24 Super Lig winners have ruled out a deal for the Liverpool mainstay.
Meanwhile, recent reports have claimed that the Reds are closing in on sealing an agreement with Alisson over a new contract. So, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the 32-year-old Brazilian international.
