Alisson in for Liverpool medical ahead of a world record £66.8million move as Roma confirmed deal.
Liverpool are closing in on a world-record move for Roma's Alisson. It is the final hurdle in the transfer, with Alisson having travelled to England on a private jet on Wednesday evening after already agreeing a five-year deal.
Alisson made 49 appearances for Roma last season, including the 7-6 aggregate defeat to Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
He will become the world's most expensive goalkeeper after Liverpool's offer surpassed the £34.7m Manchester City paid for Ederson in 2017.
Alisson boarded a private jet from Rome to England on Wednesday to undergo a medical with Liverpool The deal was too good to turn down, according to Roma sporting director Monchi.
"We haven't finalised anything yet [with Alisson]," he said on Thursday morning. "But it is true that the negotiations are advanced and he's over in Liverpool now.
"When a very substantial offer comes in, you have to consider it. We weighed up the pros and cons and decided to speak to Liverpool."
He added: "Selling Alisson would not show a lack of ambition. For me, ambition is about doing the right thing after thinking everything through."
"I came here to build a strong team, not just for one year but for many years to come – and I’m 100% sure that will be the case.”
Alisson made 49 appearances for Roma last season, including the 7-6 aggregate defeat to Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
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