Chelsea ready to concede defeat on Alisson transfer

Chelsea are set to make a dramatic shift in their quest to bring a new goalkeeper to London.

The news follows the revelation that Liverpool have made a £62million offer to A.S. Roma for Alisson Becker.

No deal has yet been agreed between the Reds and Roma, but I Giallorossi reportedly want at least £66million for their goalkeeper.

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TERESOPOLIS, BRAZIL – MAY 24: Goalkeeper Alisson Becker in action during a training session of the Brazilian national football team at the squad’s Granja Comary training complex on May 24, 2018, in Teresopolis, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

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The Brazilian No.1. played his part in this year’s World Cup, until Belgium put Tite’s side out in the quarter-final’s.

A move away from Roma looks certain and despite interest from Real Madrid during the World Cup that attentiveness has since cooled.

The Champions League winners have turned their attention to Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois, with a deal reportedly close to being agreed.

According to RMC, Courtois will have his wish granted with a move to Madrid being settled for around €35 Euros.

€35m agreement between Chelsea & Real Madrid for the transfer of Thibaut Courtois, 4-year contract, according to RMC.

— Get French Football News (@GFFN) July 17, 2018

The deal would reportedly see the Belgian No.1. stay at the Bernabeu until 2022.

The Blues were expected to rival Liverpool for the signing of Alisson with new boss Maurizio Sarri reportedly ready to send a team to Rome to negotiate for the player.

However, according to Sky Sports, the Premier League outfit may shift their focus back to former goalkeeper Petr Čech or Leicester’s Kasper Schmeichel if a deal is unlikely.

Chelsea considering re-signing Petr Cech if/when they sell Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid. Chelsea also interested in Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Liverpool have made big move for other Chelsea target Alisson.

— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 17, 2018

Whether or not that is the case for the Londoners remains to be seen, but Alisson is believed to have expressed his willingness to come to the Reds this summer.

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