Liverpool set to battle it out with Real Madrid for £70m man

Having been linked with a move for Roma shot stopper Alisson for some time now, Liverpool risk missing out on their top goalkeeper target this summer, The Mirror reports.

The Brazilian has been in sensational form in Serie A this season since taking the reins from Wojciech Szczesny between the posts at the Stadio Olimpico and will battle it out with Ederson for a starting berth at the World Cup this summer.

The 25-year-old could also be subject of a bid that could make him the most expensive goalkeeper in history come the end of the season, with a valuation of £70m reportedly not enough to deter either Liverpool or Real Madrid.

Indeed, it’s the reigning European champions that are now favourites to sign to Roma star, with Manchester United still set to play hard ball with regards to offers for David de Gea and their interest in Thibaut Courtois seemingly softening.

There is no surprise that Alisson is attracting such illustrious suitors after all. Having boasted the best save success rate in Italy’s top-flight this season (80.3%), the Brazilian international has earned the highest WhoScored.com rating of all keepers in Serie A thus far (7.05).