Roma goalkeeper Alisson has acknowledged reports of a potential move to LaLiga heavyweights Real Madrid "massage the ego".
The Brazil international is reportedly a target for several top teams throughout Europe, with Liverpool said to be preparing a £70million bid during the close-season.
Serie A rivals Napoli are also rumoured to be monitoring the situation of the 25-year-old, who moved to Italy's capital from Internacional in July 2016.
Speaking to Globoesporte, he said: "Those links massage the ego, it cannot be denied.
"People get satisfaction from having recognition. I feel very happy to have that recognition.
"It means that I am doing my job well, that they are watching me.
"Even more so when one hears about Real Madrid."
Madrid have long been thought to be in the hunt for a new goalkeeper, with Manchester United's David de Gea and Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois among the more prominent rumoured targets, as well as Athletic Bilbao's Kepa Arrizabalaga.
