Alisson wants to sign new Liverpool contract

This is the first time Alisson has discussed his contract situation this season and, judging by the way he spoke after a superb performance at Selhurst Park, there is a clear desire on his part to stay at Liverpool.

Giorgi Mamardashvili, 26, is waiting in the wings, while highly rated 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans will move to Liverpool from Genk in the summer, so Iraola's side will not be short of goalkeeping options - but it would be a huge call if they do allow Alisson to leave on a free transfer.

His distribution has not been up to the standard we are used to in recent weeks, and that was ruthlessly punished against Arsenal, but the string of saves he made against Palace were a timely reminder that he is…