Liverpool are reportedly preparing for life after Alisson Becker, with Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerging as a serious target for 2027. Alisson’s contract expires next summer, and doubts over the readiness of the goalkeepers already at the club are reportedly shaping Liverpool’s thinking on a successor. According to Caughtoffside.com.
Liverpool weigh Diogo Costa as insurance against an Alisson departure
Outlet Anfield Watch reports that Liverpool see Diogo Costa as a leading option should Alisson depart when his deal expires. The report claims the club admire his experience, shot-stopping and ability with the ball at his feet, attributes that would suit the system of Andoni Iraola.
The case for looking outside rests on doubts over the goalkeepers already at the club. Liverpool reportedly have reservations over whether Giorgi Mamardashvili is ready to be first choice outright, while Lucca Brughmans is seen as one for the future. Armin Pecsi is part of a longer-term plan and could go on loan again next season.
Alisson’s situation adds urgency. Iraola admitted this week that he does not know whether the Brazilian will stay, though he made clear he would like him to continue at Anfield. With the contract expiring next summer, preparing for a successor is now a practical concern rather than a distant one.
Costa has experience at Champions League and international level and is comfortable playing out from the back. He would arrive ready to compete immediately, without a lengthy adaptation period. The obstacle is likely to be price, as Porto have never been easy to negotiate with and Costa remains one of their most valuable players.
Liverpool’s interest in Costa is not entirely new, with CaughtOffside reporting earlier this year that the Reds had already been tracking the Portugal international as a potential Alisson successor. The latest Anfield Watch report therefore adds to earlier coverage rather than introducing a fresh name.
