If Il Tempo are to be believed on Monday, ‘barring a clamorous U-turn’ Alisson will not be an AS Roma player next season.
Where he goes has yet to be decided, but the Italian newspaper firmly believe the chances of him being in between the Roman goalposts when the 2018-19 season kicks off are close to non-existent, with both Liverpool and Chelsea interested, ahead of Real Madrid.
On Sunday, we relayed an article from Gazzetta dello Sport stating the Brazilian shot stopper was somewhat torn between the two English destination, preferring London over Liverpool, but aware the Reds could give him the Champions League football he wants to play in.
On Monday, Il Tempo believe Jürgen Klopp’s side have the advantage, ahead of Chelsea with their negotiations, but the Blues are ‘in ambush’ and preparing their response.
Il Messaggero believe the same, although maintain that Liverpool’s offer of €65m (€60m + €5m in bonuses) hasn’t convinced Monchi, who knows the only way he’ll get the €75m he’s asking for is if Maurizio Sarri’s new side come wading in waving their chequebook in the air.
They say patience is a virtue, and it seems the Spaniard is prepared to sit and wait for desperation to kick in over in England, knowing full well the transfer countdown for Premier League clubs is far shorter than his.
