During the past two weeks, Liverpool have been heavily linked with Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Discussions accelerated after the World Cup was over, and only last night Liverpool reportedly submitted a €70 million bid which was rejected by Roma.

It was understood that Roma were waiting for Chelsea to submit a larger bid and stimulate a bidding war with Liverpool, meaning that whoever bid more would acquire the services of the player.

Chelsea did not make their move and today reports from Italy claimed that a fee of €75 million (€60 million + bonuses) has been agreed between Liverpool and AS Roma.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano recently posted a tweet in Italian which translates: “Liverpool are so confident to sign Alisson and are preparing medicals for him. The player also had a call with Jurgen Klopp some days ago, and he’d be happy to join Liverpool. At the moment… Chelsea have not made a new bid for Alisson.”

Liverpool are so confident to sign #Alisson and are preparing medicals for him. The player also had a call with Jurgen Klopp some day ago; and he’d be happy to join Liverpool. At the moment… Chelsea have not made a new bid for Alisson. 🔴 #LFC #CFC #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2018

Alisson is prepared to sign a €5.5-million-a-year contract with Liverpool, according to ForzaRoma. They also claim that an announcement is imminent.

Alisson, as we all know, is a player which Liverpool need desperately in order to solve their goalkeeping crisis. He had an outstanding season with Roma last year, a season which caught the eye of some top European clubs, including Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Stats:

According to Squawka, in the Serie A, Alisson conceded just 28 goals which averaged around 0.75 goals a game. He also managed to keep 17 clean sheets meaning he didn’t let in a goal in nearly half of his playing time. He also made 66 saves from shots inside the penalty area.

Alisson made 66 saves from shots inside the penalty area in Serie A in 2017/18; more than any other goalkeeper for a top-half side. Last line of defence. pic.twitter.com/mVoXcnMFBp — Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 17, 2018

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