Allison Looks To Catch New Liverpool Deal As Contract Winds Down

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The 34 year old, 83 capped Brazilian international, has gone on record to state that he wanted a new contract extension to keep him with us next season, and ideally he would not depart this coming summer when his existing deal comes to an end. Iraola had previously commented just last week that he hoped it would not be the experienced players final year at the club, but that he did not know whether it would be and now Allison himself has commented that his 'will is to stay.' Having made the move from AS Roma back in 2018 for a whopping transfer fee of £68.8 million, he has gone on to feature 347 times for the club, and has more than played his part in our double top flight title success and Cup adventures since that time.

He admits himself that if any new deal and stay is to come to fruition, then a few things will need to line up, but with him still being happy here (and his family) it is a no brainer in terms of looking for a new adventure of his own right now. He also confirmed that he was not directly in talks with the club over an extension, but his agent was in talks - presumably tentative right now.

It should be remembered that during the summer transfer window there was firm interest from Italian Serie A stalwarts Juventus, but he ultimately decided against a move then and he must have had an expectation that remaining for the final year of his deal would see a new one offered, even if only a one or two year extension. At 34, he is far from past it yet, but we do need a succession plan in place even if a new deal is arranged.