Chelsea have been named as the favourites to sign Alisson from Roma this summer after holding talks over a £62 million deal for the Brazilian.
Marca claims that the Blues are now in front of both Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to sign the player who looks set to leave Roma.
Chelsea are said to have held initial talks over a possible deal, with the Blues looking to step up their transfer business once Maurizio Sarri is appointed.
The Brazilian number one has been expected to leave Rome after a standout campaign for Eusebio Di Francesco’s side.
Roma are desperate to keep hold of the player, but with some of Europe’s biggest sides calling this summer, a move appears inevitable.
Chelsea face the prospect of losing Thibaut Courtois this summer, so Alisson would be viewed as a direct replacement.
Courtois is out of contract at the end of next season, which could force Chelsea to sell the player during the current summer transfer window.
