Liverpool are reportedly assessing a long-term successor to Alisson Becker, with Hull City goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis emerging as a name to watch ahead of summer 2027.
The Sun reports that Liverpool regard the 23-year-old Greek international as an option. The report suggests Hull could demand around £40 million, although that figure remains a media estimate rather than a confirmed asking price. Reports differ over Hull’s own outlay: The Sun puts the fee at about £17m, while Fichajes has cited £20m.
Tzolakis joined Hull from Olympiacos this summer and has attracted attention from clubs, with Tottenham reportedly among his admirers. The Sun says interested sides could open discussions with Hull next month, but a January move looks unlikely after the Tigers signed him recently. An Olympiacos profit clause has reportedly been mentioned, which could affect the eventual fee.
Liverpool’s interest comes with Alisson entering the final year of his contract, according to the report. With no renewal talks reported, the club must plan for the possibility of a change in goal next summer. Yet the next number one should depend on more than transfer rumours.
Should Liverpool spend £40m on Tzolakis or trust Mamardashvili?
Andoni Iraola’s high-pressing approach tests his goalkeeper. A high defensive line leaves space behind the back four, so Liverpool need a keeper who reads danger early, sweeps outside the penalty area and stays calm when opponents press his distribution. Tzolakis may suit that brief, but scouting reports alone cannot show if he can handle England’s top flight.
Giorgi Mamardashvili remains the key variable. If Liverpool already have a successor in the squad, spending around £40m before Iraola makes a clear judgement would be premature. The club should assess Mamardashvili closely and watch Tzolakis in competitive action, rather than rush into a January deal.
Reports that Liverpool scouts plan to attend Hull matches in November and December suggest due diligence, not an agreement. Hull have little reason to sell a recent signing halfway through the season, while Liverpool have other squad issues after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson left, according to the supplied brief.
My view is to wait until summer 2027. Tzolakis deserves assessment, especially if his command of space and passing stand up to scrutiny, but £40m is too much before Liverpool settle Mamardashvili’s role. Iraola’s verdict should come first; then the club can decide if the Greek keeper offers a clear upgrade for Liverpool.
