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Saudi Clubs Monitor Alisson as Liverpool Insists He Will Stay

Contract timing keeps Alisson a target, forcing Liverpool to balance resale value versus immediate team stability.

Overview

  • Reports in mid-July say multiple Saudi Pro League clubs, including Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah, are monitoring Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson but have not made a formal approach.
  • Liverpool have made their position clear that they do not want to sell the 33-year-old and expect him to remain first-choice under new head coach Andoni Iraola.
  • Alisson is not believed to be pushing for a move, with the club preferring to retain his leadership after recent departures such as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.
  • The goalkeeper is in the final 12 months of his contract, which keeps market interest alive because he could depart on a free in 2027 if no extension is signed.
  • Any Saudi bid looks conditional and commercially demanding: some clubs would only pursue a keeper if their current options leave and Liverpool say they would only engage for a substantially larger fee than low-end estimates.