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Liverpool faces goalkeeping uncertainty as Alisson nears free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:01 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Liverpool faces goalkeeping uncertainty as Alisson nears free agency

Summary

Liverpool is preparing for potential changes in their goalkeeper position, with Alisson heading towards free agency by summer 2027. Ex-goalkeeper Brad Friedel has suggested targets such as Caoimhin Kelleher, Unai Simon, and Gianluigi Donnarumma as possible replacements. Alisson, who joined Liverpool in 2018 and has made 346 appearances, has yet to receive an extension offer, raising questions about his future. As Liverpool assesses its options, Friedel mentioned several promising goalkeepers, emphasizing the club has time to find a suitable successor with Alisson still performing well.

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Status Watch

•Alisson's contract runs down, possibly leading to free agency in 2027.
•Brad Friedel recommends Kelleher, Simon, and Donnarumma as potential replacements.
•Alisson has had a successful tenure with Liverpool since 2018.
•Liverpool has time to search for a new goalkeeper as Alisson remains effective.

Latest Updates

9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Caoimhin Kelleher return or Gianluigi Donnarumma raid: Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper picks potential transfer targets as long-serving Alisson heads towards free agency

What they're saying

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Liverpool will need to identify a new No.1 in the summer of 2027, as long-serving Alisson runs his contract down towards free agency, and former Reds goalkeeper Brad Friedel has speculated with GOAL about who could register on the Anfield recruitment radar. Caoimhin Kelleher, Unai Simon and Gianluigi Donnarumma are among the names to have been mentioned.
— Yahoo Sports

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