Justin Bijlow is the target of Arsenal and Liverpool. They see him as a formidable candidate to bolster their goalie teams. According to Soccer News, both Premier League behemoths want to increase their alternatives between the posts before the summer transfer window. Both teams expect to lose the backup keepers they now have.
The club is adamant that its interest in Bijlow is unrelated to the impending arrival of their former Feyenoord manager. Liverpool wants to create rivalry for Alisson Becker’s current top rank. Caoimhin Kelleher is poised to go in quest of consistent first-team play, maybe to Celtic. Thus Liverpool needs a reliable replacement. Though he would have to face the first obstacle of not replacing Alisson right away, Bijlow may still provide fierce competition.
Arsenal And Liverpool Want The €13m Star
Arsenal is, however, also getting ready for adjustments to their goalkeeping staff. The fact that David Raya has signed a permanent contract implies the team wants to improve this area even further. Perhaps Aaron Ramsdale will go. Newcastle United has shown interest. Ramsdale might provide room for a fresh face, keen to avoid another season as a backup. Although Raya’s quality is matched by none of the alternatives Arsenal has been linked to. Mikel Arteta is committed to keep a competitive advantage for the No. 1 jersey, which makes Bijlow a tempting choice.
The possibility of Bijlow moving to Liverpool or Arsenal begs the issue of his readiness to play a supporting role. At €13 million, Transfermarkt values Bijlow, which is a reasonable amount for both teams. But that can affect his choice since he wants to be the main keeper. Although Bijlow will take into account the intense competition from Alisson, knowing Arne Slot from their time at Feyenoord might influence him towards Liverpool. On the other hand, it may seem more doable to compete at Arsenal with David Raya.
Experienced goalie Bijlow hopes to get a job where he can play as the starting goalie on a regular basis. Though he would probably wait for a big deal that assures him the main job, he could think Arsenal’s setup is a better prospect than Liverpool’s. If Bijlow chooses to accept the challenge at one of these Premier League titans or waits for a more prominent role elsewhere, the summer transfer market will tell.
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Alexis Mac Allister is very happy that he is sticking put at Liverpool. Not desperate to transfer abroad, despite recent rumors connecting him to Real Madrid, claims Football Insider. The midfielder from Argentina seems at home at Anfield.
The decision has pleased Liverpool supporters, who have come to like Mac Allister’s play ever since he arrived. Having played 46 games and winning the League Cup, he had a fantastic rookie season. Mac Allister’s role has been recognised even if Liverpool didn’t quite win the big one since Arsenal and Manchester City eclipsed their championship ambitions.
Arrived from Brighton last summer at £35 million, Mac Allister was praised as a wise purchase. Given that his contract expires in 2028, Liverpool clearly has big hopes for him, maybe under new manager Arne Slot.
