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Chelsea transfer news: Blues move to Liverpool target Alisson after ending Courtois talks
CHELSEA will focus their efforts on signing Roma goalkeeper Alisson after ending contract talks with Thibaut Courtois.
Alisson Becker's incredible moments in goal for A.S. Roma
That is the stunning claim coming out of Italy this afternoon.
Liverpool want to sign Brazilian Alisson as a replacement for Loris Karius.
But the Reds must now fend off interest from Chelsea after developments at Stamford Bridge today.
Sky Sport Italia claim the Blues have ended their talks with Courtois - who is wanted at Real Madrid.
They now look set to sell to Belgian this summer and will move on to target Alisson.
Roma star Alisson has emerged as one of the hottest properties in world football following his displays in the Champions League this season.
Chelsea may have to fork out as much as £70m for the shot-stopper.
Ferdinand criticises Courtois' performance against Barcelona
BREAKING: @ChelseaFC are likely to sell Thibault Courtois and are considering entering the race for Roma talent Alisson, according to Sky in Italy. #SSN pic.twitter.com/O6D9GIsGT3
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 31, 2018
But that price may increase if they end up in a bidding war with Liverpool.
The Reds are searching a new No 1 following Karius’ calamitous outing in the Champions League final on Saturday cost them a shot at the trophy.