Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has revealed Roma's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson has requested the Reds ahead about a potential transfer to Anfield whereas the duo have been on worldwide obligation with the Selecao.
Following the Champions League last, whereby Liverpool misplaced out to Real Madrid Three-1 courtesy of two errors by Loris Karius, the Reds have been reportedly looking out for a new goalkeeper, with Roma's primary recognized as a main goal.
However, the Premier League facet will reportedly face competitors from the very facet that beat them within the Champions League last, Real Madrid, because the Spanish giants look to interchange Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
And whereas it's extensively believed that Real Madrid could be Alisson's most popular vacation spot, that hasn't stopped Firmino from encouraging his compatriot to hitch the Reds.
During a press convention forward of the World Cup with Brazil, Firmino instructed Brazilian information outlet GloboEsporte: “He (Alisson) requested me about Liverpool and I hope he can come right here, however I do know he has different proposals.
“From time to time I'll give him a pinch to return to Liverpool and assist us, however it's together with his brokers. It would not be unhealthy if he got here to Liverpool.”
The Liverpool ahead went on to touch upon remarks made by Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, who not too long ago mocked ideas he deliberately injured Mohamed Salah and Loris Karius within the Champions League last after it was revealed the latter had suffered a concussion following a collision with the Spaniard.
When requested about Ramos' feedback, Firmino responded saying: "I want to not discuss it. It's okay, [Ramos] is a champion. But I believe it is an fool factor of him to say...however okay."
Should Alisson be a part of Liverpool he'll develop into the second Brazilian to return to the Reds this summer season, with the membership not too long ago securing a deal to signal Fabinho from Ligue 1 facet AS Monaco.