Alisson's Juve Exit Opens Door for Man City's Trafford at Liverpool

The Merseyside giants are preparing for significant upheaval between the sticks after their Brazilian stopper reached a verbal agreement with the Italian champions. At 33 and increasingly sidelined by injury concerns, Alisson's illustrious Liverpool chapter appears to be drawing to a close.

The goalkeeper's impending departure joins a broader summer exodus, with Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah also set to leave Anfield. Reliable sources, including journalist Matteo Morreto working alongside Fabrizio Romano, have confirmed the verbal understanding with Juventus, with the Italian side viewing the Brazilian as their primary target.

Liverpool will convene with representatives of both Alisson and backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili in the coming weeks to determine their next move. Should the club sanction the departure, the Georgian shot-stopper would logically step into the number-one role – the entire rationale behind his recruitment.

Yet Liverpool's recruitment team has wasted little time identifying an alternative. Manchester City's James Trafford has emerged as a leading candidate, with the club formally declaring their interest in the 23-year-old.

The young English keeper faces an uncertain future at the Etihad after being usurped by Gianluigi Donnarumma. Trafford arrived with genuine prospects of becoming City's long-term starter, only for the Italian's arrival to relegate him to the bench. When opportunities have materialised – particularly his standout Carabao Cup final display against Arsenal – he has demonstrated genuine quality.

Determined to become a regular starter rather than a squad player, Trafford is open to a move away. City have signalled they will not block his exit, with deals possible for bids in the region of £30m.

However, Liverpool face stiff competition. Chelsea have similarly registered their interest, whilst Brighton, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Leeds United are all monitoring developments.

For Liverpool, any swoop hinges on two crucial elements: Alisson's departure materialising and an assurance to Trafford that he would be guaranteed the primary goalkeeping berth ahead of Mamardashvili.