Liverpool could face a challenge in keeping hold of Alisson Becker in the near future, as the goalkeeper continues to be linked with potential suitors

Alisson Becker's time at Liverpool could be coming to a close, as the goalkeeper continues to be linked with a transfer switch for next summer, with a new club now taking an interest in a deal.

The Brazilian international is approaching the final six months of his contract with the Reds, with uncertainty developing surrounding his future with the club.

It has been nearly nine years since Alisson made the move to Merseyside from AS Roma, becoming one of the final parts of the puzzle for Jurgen Klopp to begin competing for the top honors with a squad of players that are now deemed legends in their own right.

The 34-year-old is among the few left at Anfield from that era, but with his contract up for renewal, his spell could end next summer. It leaves Liverpool with a key decision to make on the shot-stopper's contract, while clubs are now lining up for a possible deal.

Alisson has been linked with a move to Juventus, with the Italian club pushing hard in the previous window to land him, to no avail. Several other Serie A clubs have also been monitoring the situation, in the possible scenario that the experienced star becomes a free agent.

It seems as though interest isn't just from Europe, as a new team has joined the fray. According to Sportwitness, Brazilian side Flamengo is now tracking a potential deal.

It's claimed that the Mengao have raised the possibility of landing the Liverpool hero internally, but there is a disagreement about the opportunity, with some of the hierarchy not seemingly convinced about the potential transfer.

Another factor that could cause a problem for Flamengo is the potential money on offer, with the club not convinced that it would have the spending power to attract such a high-profile signing, considering the possible wages that could be on offer elsewhere.

The interest across the world sets up an interesting race for the star's signature, with a decision that could soon be taken out of Liverpool's hands altogether.

As of January, Alisson will be able to sign a pre-contract agreement with any team outside of England, meaning he could technically seal his own fate in the next two months, should an offer arrive that makes him settle on his next chapter after Anfield.

That could prevent the Reds from being able to agree a new contract, though it's unclear whether one will be offered at this stage. Planning has already begun for the long-term succession plan between the sticks, setting up a future without the Brazilian in goal.

Giorgi Mamardashvili would be a likely short-term replacement, with the Georgian joining from Valencia with the idea of becoming the number one eventually. Then there is summer signing Lucca Brughmans, who appears to be one of the most promising young goalkeepers in European football, with a potential spot for him in the team for years to come.

There will be a time where there is a post-Alisson Liverpool. It just remains to be seen whether that will be from next summer onwards, or whether he can stay beyond that for a little longer.