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That’s according to former Reds defender Steve Nicol, who wants to see the Merseyside outfit go all out to sign the Roma goalkeeper.

Brazil international Alisson has been strongly linked with a move to Anfield and rumours have intensified again this week following Loris Karius’ horror show in the Champions League final.

The German’s display in a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid has reportedly prompted a re-think from Jurgen Klopp, who now believes Liverpool must look to bring in a new No 1 this summer.

Alisson is said to be the manager’s first choice although it has been suggested that the highly-rated 25-year-old could demand a fee of £79million from his Serie A employers.

That would be well over double the current transfer record for a keeper – which stands at approximately £35m – with Liverpool having already cut their interest short in the player earlier this season due to concerns over Roma’s price tag.

But Nicol insists Liverpool must pay up, as they did for Van Dijk – spending £75m to sign the Dutchman from Southampton in January – and reap the rewards next season.

Asked on ESPN FC if he would part ways with £79m to sign Alisson, Nicol said: “In a heartbeat. 

“We sat here and mulled over the price tag for Van Dijk – did Van Dijk make a difference? My goodness did he make a difference. This team was transformed with Van Dijk in it. 

“So imagine what would happen if they got Alisson. If you want to go for the big prizes you need to have good players and good players cost money. 

“But you know what? Liverpool have the money. If you’ve got it, you spend it tomorrow, or in 10 minutes’ time, if you’ve got the opportunity. 

“Do you buy two average players or one great player? You buy the great player.”

Fellow ESPN FC pundit and former Venezuela international Alejandro Moreno added: “If you’re sure that Alisson is your guy and Liverpool are sure this is the guy you want to go after, you better go after him quickly. 

“If this guy has a good World Cup with Brazil then maybe others come into play and say, ‘You know what, we want a piece of that too’ and that only raises the price. 

“If you’re sure that this is your guy, commit to it and make a decision prior to the World Cup.”

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