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After navigating the January transfer window without any major exits, Liverpool fans know who they can count on for at least the rest of the season.
There had been some concern that the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez may leave mid-season, but such worries proved to be unfounded.
The futures of both Alexander-Arnold and Nunez are certainly topics for discussion this summer, though, with the pair unfortunately looking likely to leave Liverpool.
Their potential exits appear set to be part of a relatively big overhaul of the Liverpool squad, as Arne Slot attempts to stamp his mark on the Reds.
Another player who has had his Liverpool future up for discussion has been Alisson Becker.
And after Alisson delivered a terrific performance against Bournemouth on Saturday, journalist James Pearce has moved to clear things up around the goalkeeper.
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Alisson has had some question marks over his form for the first time in a long while this season.
The 32-year-old has been exceptional throughout his Liverpool career, but appeared a little below his best after returning from injury last December.
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With rumours of interest in Alisson from Saudi Arabia and also the impending arrival of Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, Pearce spoke to the Walk On podcast to detail the current expectation over Alisson.
“Alisson came out and said that it wasn’t his plan [to leave] and he still intended to see out the contract that he’s got, which is effectively two years this summer,” says the reporter.
“I think one of the years is an option, but effectively two years.”
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“Liverpool’s stance is that signing Giorgi Mamardashvili was about succession planning.
I’ve also been told that they know Alisson has had a lot of interest from the Saudi Pro League in the past couple of years.”
“Each time he’s said no,” Pearce adds.
“But of course you don’t know whether there will be an offer that comes further down the line which is just too good to say no to, especially for someone who will be 33 later on this year.
“I’ve certainly got no reason to believe that Alisson is preparing to say goodbye.”
Despite his slight dip in form, no Liverpool fan will be eager to see Alisson leave any time soon.
Mamardashvili’s arrival is undoubtedly an exciting one, but the 24-year-old has struggled this season with Valencia in a La Liga relegation scrap.
Instead of coming in and taking over from Alisson, it surely makes most sense for Mamardashvili to learn the ropes from the great Brazilian for a little while at least.
As Pearce says, you can never quite countenance what the Saudis are planning to do, but as long as Alisson stands firm, then we should expect that these two will be Liverpool’s goalkeepers next season.
Ali sent a reminder on Saturday that he is still the best around in his position.
As the spectre of Mamardashvili grows ever bigger, it would not be a surprise if the big man goes up a level again.