Five Stars Who Could Step Up and Replace Alisson at Liverpool Next Season

Liverpool are confronting a future that long-standing goalkeeper Alisson may no longer be part of.

The Brazilian shot-stopper was the final missing piece of Jürgen Klopp's legendary Reds side when he joined from Roma in the summer of 2018, going on to claim the Champions League in his debut season, followed by a long-awaited Premier League title the following year.

But the landscape is shifting. With Mohamed Salah set to depart next month and Virgil van Dijk's contract expiring in 2027, that era of Liverpool history is rapidly drawing to a close. Alisson himself is strongly linked with a move back to Serie A, with Juventus emerging as a likely destination.

The 33-year-old, whose availability has also been hampered by injuries across each of the past three campaigns, is reportedly receptive to a move that would mark the end of his time at Liverpool, potentially forcing the club to seek a successor.

Giorgi Mamardashvili

The most straightforward option to replace Alisson is the goalkeeper already acquired as part of a succession strategy. Liverpool acted swiftly to sign Giorgi Mamardashvili following his standout displays for Georgia at Euro 2024, securing the transfer a full year in advance.

He eventually completed his move from Valencia last summer, but questions remain after an inconsistent debut season. Mamardashvili endured a difficult end to 2024–25, even before arriving at Anfield, and has yet to do enough to persuade fans that he is ready to step straight into Alisson's shoes.

The opportunity to stake his claim emerged during the Brazilian's recent spell on the sidelines, but Mamardashvili himself then picked up an injury. It is undoubtedly the simpler route, both logistically and financially, though whether it would represent Liverpool accepting second best is a separate discussion entirely.

Lucas Chevalier

In an alternate reality, Lucas Chevalier would be gearing up to start for France at the 2026 World Cup. In this one, his bid to unseat established national team No. 1 Mike Maignan has unravelled following a dismal debut season at Paris Saint-Germain.

Just twelve months ago, Chevalier was crowned Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma, and PSG were willing to move on from the towering Italian to install the young Frenchman as their new first-choice, paying an initial $47 million to Lille.

Chevalier was dropped permanently at the end of January, with Matfey Safonov yet to surrender the gloves. Whether the Russian represents a long-term solution remains uncertain, but PSG could finance a move for a new goalkeeper by offloading Chevalier, who may benefit from a fresh start elsewhere.

Emiliano Martínez

Emiliano Martínez effectively bid farewell to Aston Villa at the close of last season, only for a summer transfer to fall through, leaving him to remain at the club. Manchester United had been the destination the two-time Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper was hoping to move to a year ago, though that avenue is no longer available.

From an age standpoint, it would not be a long-term fix — he is actually a few weeks older than Alisson. However, Martínez has featured in 211 Premier League matches across six seasons since joining Villa in 2020 and has been a dependable presence throughout the club's ascent during that period.

Such a move could also afford Mamardashvili additional time to eventually develop into the long-term No. 1, a role for which he does not yet appear entirely ready.

Bart Verbruggen

For a goalkeeper with Premier League pedigree and the bulk of his career still ahead of him, Liverpool could turn their attention to Brighton & Hove Albion's No. 1 Bart Verbruggen.

The 23-year-old Dutchman is nearing the end of his third campaign with the Seagulls, who boast a stronger defensive record than every side except Arsenal and Manchester City. They have conceded just 42 goals in 35 games, and his nine clean sheets to date matches Alisson's total in 2025–26.

Verbruggen is already the undisputed starter for the Netherlands and is poised to play a significant role at the 2026 World Cup this summer. Nothing about this deal would come cheaply, however. Sunderland's Robin Roefs finds himself in a comparable position but could potentially be acquired for less.

Đorđe Petrović

Back in the Premier League this season with Bournemouth, Đorđe Petrović actually leads both Verbruggen and Alisson with ten clean sheets, as the Cherries look to hold onto sixth place and secure the club's best-ever league finish.

Petrović has passed through the BlueCo system at Chelsea and Strasbourg, with Bournemouth paying around $19 million for him in 2025. The Cherries have a history of cashing in on players who attract interest from larger clubs, and would likely not stand in the way if Liverpool came calling.

At 26 years old, the Serbia international could also be viewed as a long-term prospect, and a transfer may prove easier to negotiate this summer given that he will not be participating in the World Cup.