Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has admitted he cannot guarantee Alisson Becker will remain at Anfield beyond the current campaign, despite making it clear he wants the Brazilian goalkeeper to extend his stay on Merseyside.

With Alisson's contract set to expire in the summer of 2027, questions are beginning to surface over whether one of Liverpool's most influential players could be approaching his final months in a red shirt.

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst, Iraola was asked whether this could be the 34-year-old's final season at the club.

"I don't know [if this will be Alisson's last season], that is a question you have to ask him. I hope not, I hope he continues with us for more time."

The Liverpool boss also confirmed that discussions are taking place behind the scenes with sporting director Julian Ward, although he refused to reveal their nature.

"But, when you ask me about contracts and these situations, it is a matter for the players and the club. 

Yes we have continuous conversations with Julian [Ward] but I cannot tell you everything. We talk between us." 

Despite uncertainty surrounding his future, Alisson remains Liverpool's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.

The Brazilian has featured in all nine Premier League fixtures this season, recording four clean sheets, 19 saves and a save percentage of 67.9%.

He has also made four Champions League appearances, registering nine saves across 360 minutes, although he is yet to keep a clean sheet in Europe. 

However, recent performances have attracted criticism following Liverpool's consecutive defeats against Arsenal and Fenerbahce.

A misplaced pass contributed to Arsenal's winning goal at Anfield, while a defensive mix-up involving Cody Gakpo proved costly during the Reds' 3-2 Champions League defeat in Turkey.

Iraola subsequently defended his goalkeeper, insisting responsibility for those mistakes should be shared across the team. 

Since arriving from Roma in 2018, Alisson has established himself among Liverpool's greatest goalkeepers, playing an instrumental role in their Premier League and Champions League triumphs.

His leadership remains equally important, with Iraola naming him among Liverpool's vice-captains ahead of the current campaign. 

Interest from Juventus during the summer has already raised questions about his long-term future.

With January approaching, Liverpool face a potentially defining decision over a player whose influence extends far beyond his performances between the posts.

For Liverpool fans, the prospect of losing another established Anfield favourite will undoubtedly be difficult to accept.

And while Iraola clearly wants Alisson to stay, the final decision may ultimately rest with the Brazilian himself.

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