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tag Roma put on the keeper. But they have now decided to swoop for the South American.
Liverpool are wary that Real Madrid are closing in on Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois, which could mean the London side entering the race for Alisson.
If Real fail to convince Chelsea to sell the Belgian, then they could refocus their attentions on Alisson, which would leave Liverpool in a bidding war.
The Reds are hoping for swift negotiations to avoid any auction but it appears they may have to raise their bid to get their man.
RHIAN BREWSTER has signed a five-year deal to stay at Liverpool.
The teenage striker, who won the Under-17 World Cup with England last year, had attracted interest from German clubs RB Leipzig and Borussia Moenchengladbach. Brewster said: “I wanted to do this for a long time and I think it is the right move for me and my family.” also believed to be casting a close eye over other players that Conte was instrumental in signing for Chelsea.
That will put a number of stars, like Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, in the firing line with their future at Chelsea now in doubt.
Meanwhile, Chelsea captain Gary Cahill is considering his future with the club after six years at Stamford Bridge.
The 32-year-old central defender’s prospects of regular football under new boss Sarri are likely to be slim.
Sarri is set to select two centre-backs rather than the three preferred by Conte.
The England defender’s first-team chances could be further hit with Sarri pushing the FA Cup winners to sign Italy centre-back Daniele Rugani from Juventus.