Liverpool are reportedly preparing for life after Alisson Becker, with Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerging as a leading target for 2027. The Brazilian’s contract expires next summer, and Andoni Iraola has admitted he does not know whether he will stay, though he would like him to remain at Anfield. According to Caughtoffside.com.
Costa emerges as Liverpool’s succession option if Alisson departs in 2027
Anfield Watch reports that Liverpool have identified Diogo Costa as a leading option should Alisson depart when his contract runs out. The report claims the club admire the Porto goalkeeper’s experience, shot-stopping and technical comfort with the ball at his feet, qualities that would suit Andoni Iraola’s system.
The uncertainty around the Brazilian has grown. His deal expires next summer, and Iraola admitted this week that he does not know whether Alisson will stay, although he made clear he would like him to continue. That makes succession planning a necessity rather than an early exercise.
Costa’s emergence reflects doubts about the in-house options. Giorgi Mamardashvili is already at the club, but Liverpool are not completely convinced he is ready to become the undisputed No.1. Brughmans is still considered one for the future, while Pecsi is viewed as part of a longer-term plan and could be sent out on loan again next season.
Costa would arrive with Champions League and international experience, is at ease building play from the back and would be ready to compete immediately instead of needing a long adaptation period. Signing an established goalkeeper would also reduce the risk of a sharp decline in such an important position, compared with promoting Mamardashvili.
The interest is not entirely new, as CaughtOffside reported earlier this year that the Reds had already been tracking the Portugal international as a potential Alisson successor. The obstacle looks like price, since Costa remains one of Porto’s most valuable players and the Portuguese club have rarely been easy to negotiate with.
