Liverpool Identifies Diogo Costa as Primary Successor to Juventus Bound Alisson Becker

Liverpool identifies Porto's Diogo Costa as the top choice to replace Alisson Becker, who has verbally agreed to a summer move to Juventus.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 28, 2026, 10:23 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

Strategic Goalkeeping Shift at Anfield

Liverpool’s recruitment department has entered a decisive phase in its search for a defensive anchor as the club prepares for the likely departure of Alisson Becker. Reports indicate that Porto’s Diogo Costa has emerged as the definitive target to fill the impending vacancy between the posts. While Alisson has been a fundamental pillar of the team’s success over the last decade, high-level discussions suggest that both the player and the club are ready to conclude their partnership. The pursuit of Costa represents a calculated investment in a younger, yet internationally proven, goalkeeper capable of sustaining the high-pressing tactical demands of the Premier League.

Alisson Reaches Verbal Agreement with Juventus

The urgency in identifying a successor follows news that Alisson Becker has verbally agreed to personal terms with Juventus for a move in the summer of 2026. After a legendary tenure at Anfield, the Brazilian international is reportedly "intrigued" by a return to Serie A, where he previously excelled with Roma. Negotiations are expected to intensify in the coming weeks, as Liverpool seeks a transfer fee that reflects Alisson’s standing as one of the world's elite keepers despite having just one year remaining on his current contract. This development has forced the Merseyside club to accelerate its scouting operations to avoid a leadership vacuum in the squad.

Porto’s Valuation and Costa’s Rising Profile

Diogo Costa, currently under contract with Porto until 2030, has long been regarded as one of Europe’s most promising talents. Since his first-team debut in 2019, the 26 year old has established himself as Portugal’s undisputed number one, amassing 42 international caps. Market analysts value the goalkeeper at approximately £63 million, a figure that matches his existing release clause. While Liverpool has shown interest in other candidates, such as Manchester City’s James Trafford, Costa’s experience at the highest level of European competition makes him the preferred candidate for a team with immediate title aspirations.