Chelsea could re-sign Peter Cech from Arsenal, with Liverpool’s bid for Alisson accepted and Thibaut Courtois on Real Madrid’s radar. They sold the Czech stopper two seasons ago after he’d began to decline, but now want him back – aged 36. That’s according to Sky Sports honcho Kaveh Solhekol, who broke the news yesterday. SEE MORE: Breaking: Liverpool to book Alisson medical imminently 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 Naturally, Liverpool fans found this quite amusing, especially after beating our Premier League rivals to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Virgil van Dijk in recent windows. Melissa Reddy in Joe has confirmed the reason Chelsea are yet to bid is because Alisson has already made up his mind – and Liverpool fans love it! Below, you’ll see a number of tweets on the subject. The Alisson deal isn’t over the line yet, so we shouldn’t count our chickens, but it looks like it could be wrapped up by the end of the week. Things for Alisson to consider in choosing between Liverpool and Chelsea… Champions League: Liverpool Team quality: Liverpool Better future: Liverpool Better manager: Klopp Better fans: Liverpool Better history: Not even a fu*king question. — Furious Firmino (@FuriousFirmino) July 17, 2018 Alisson on why he rejected Chelsea for Liverpool: “🗣They're all fucking rent boys mate. Every one of them fucking Chelsea bastards are fucking rent boys" pic.twitter.com/jH2cJk9uSq — Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) July 18, 2018 So if the rumours are right, who do Chelsea get as their goalkeeper? 🤔 Courtois to Real Madrid ✅ Alisson to C̶h̶e̶l̶s̶e̶a̶❌ Alisson to Liverpool ✅ Bogdan to Chelsea ✅ pic.twitter.com/AQdlonIeyQ — LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) July 17, 2018 Alisson: Liverpool vs Chelsea Chelsea •Offer top wages •Shit stadium •Offer UEL football •Live in a beautiful part of London •Average project Liverpool •Offer top wages •Beautiful stadium •Offer UCL football •Exciting new project •Best fans in the world •Klopp — Prasanga Dhakal (@thekaal_bro) July 17, 2018 Alisson on why he rejected chelsea: " I didn't want to end up like salah, so i chose to go straight to Liverpool instead" — Henderson (@Henderson14LFC) July 18, 2018 Liverpool gaining Alisson is good enough but Chelsea getting Cech back would be the cherry on top. — The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk) July 17, 2018 Allison Becker has chosen us and will sign for £66 million , Chelsea are trying to sign back Petr Cech , what a beautiful day 👌🏻@empireofthekop @LADYINRED270 @AnfieldUrchin @BenWebbLFC pic.twitter.com/v7Nt6UWkeC — The Lower Kenny (@TheLowerKenny) July 18, 2018<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get our LFC newsletter for the best Reds coverage Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Liverpool target Alisson Becker has been told to ignore the advances of Chelsea – by recalling his first visit to Anfield. The Reds have finally made their move for the Brazil international after lodging a world-record £62million bid for the Roma goalkeeper. While the Serie A side are holding out for around £66m, Liverpool are cautiously optimistic a deal can be reached. And with Real Madrid closing on a deal for Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois, the Londoners would appear the only realistic other contenders for Alisson's signature. However, reports on Tuesday night suggest they are pondering a move for both Leicester City's Kasper Schmeichel while also re-signing Petr Cech from Arsenal. Alisson was at Anfield last month when he featured for Brazil in their World Cup warm-up friendly win against eventual finalists Croatia. But it's his previous trip to Merseyside for the Champions League semi-final in April that should have lodged in the memory of the 25-year-old, according to Liverpool title winner Jim Beglin. Writing on Twitter, he said: “For purely football reasons, if Alisson is undecided on where to move, he ought to recall the atmosphere at Anfield in April and imagine it backing his team. That may sway it.” It's believed the fact Liverpool can offer Champions League football next season will work in their favour, with Alisson preparing to leave Roma.<doc-sep>Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images Chelsea running out of time to make their move for Alisson Becker. Alisson is closing in on a move to Liverpool, it has been claimed. READ MORE: Chelsea open contract talks with star player Chelsea appear to have left it too late to make their move for Alisson Becker. Alisson has been considered the most likely target for Chelsea to pursue, should Thibaut Courtois decide to join Real Madrid this summer. Recent reports claim that Courtois’ move to the Santiago Bernabeu is now just a matter of time, which means Chelsea’s search for a new keeper will begin. If Maurizio Sarri and co approach Roma to enquire as to the situation surrounding Alisson, they’re in for a surprise. According to the well informed Simon Johnson, Chelsea have left it too late. Alisson appears to be set to join Liverpool. See the below tweet. From what I’m hearing, even if #cfc came in with a late bid now, it’s too late. deal almost done with #lfc https://t.co/DHqHeCLBi8 — Simon Johnson (@sjstandardsport) July 18, 2018 It has been claimed that the deal to take Alisson to Anfield could be worth as much as €75M, a world-record fee for a goalkeeper. Of course, it’s not over until Alisson is pictured leaning on the wall at Melwood, but this is a real cause for concern. If not Alisson – then who? Options are scarce, without Courtois we will be desperate. These are concerning times.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Jurgen Klopp wants to install the Brazil international as his new No 1 after Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet failed to convince in the role. And The Times report Liverpool chiefs are following his wishes by pushing ahead with a move to take Alisson to Anfield. Liverpool are said to be close to sealing the world-record signing of the 25-year-old having improved on the bid of £62m (€70m) they made on Tuesday. Respected Merseyside-based journalist Paul Joyce says Liverpool’s new offer of £66.8m (€75m) has been accepted by Roma.<doc-sep>
Having identified AS Roma goalkeeper Alisson as the best and most readily available replacement for Thibaut Courtois, Chelsea’s window of opportunity to actually make a play for him is closing and closing fast. But there is still some light coming in through said proverbial window. Time to make hay while the Sun still shines. Yesterday’s reports claimed that Liverpool had jumped over Chelsea to the front of the Alisson queue, and sure enough, the Reds have reportedly followed up that passing maneuver with solid action. According to multiple reports, in both England and Italy, AS Roma have accepted a bid in the region of £66m/€75m for the goalkeeper, a record amount for the position, but also right in line with Roma’s supposed demands for the 25-year-old. #Alisson is getting closer to #Liverpool.#LFC have made new bid for €75M to find the agreement with Roma: the clubs are now are discussing about the details of the payments and the add ons to finalize the deal soon #LFC #Liverpool #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2018 Liverpool agree fee with AS Roma for Alisson in region of £66m. Nothing to stop other clubs doing likewise, but Liverpool the first. Permission granted to speak to player. — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) July 18, 2018 Agreeing the transfer fee is an important part of the process, but is not the only part. Liverpool still have to agree personal terms with Alisson himself and it sounds like the details of the transfer fee itself aren’t necessarily finalized either. So, just like with the Jorginho situation, there is still time for Chelsea to jump in and try to gazump Liverpool. But we have to act fast, and not just on this front but on the corresponding Courtois front as well.