Fabrizio Romano has reported on Twitter that incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign Alexis Mac Allister, adding that personal terms between the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder and Liverpool are almost agreed.
Both Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
The Mirror have reported interest from Liverpool in the 24-year-old Argentina international midfielder.
The Guardian reported in April that Chelsea want to sign the Brighton star.
Sky Sports have reported that former Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new head coach of Chelsea.
Italian journalist Romano has claimed that Pochettino personally wants the 24-year-old at Chelsea, but he has added that personal terms between the midfielder and Liverpool are almost agreed.
Fabrizio Romano on Liverpool and Chelsea target Alexis Mac Allister
Liverpool transfer more likely
In our view, Liverpool are more likely than Chelsea to get a deal done for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
It seems that the Reds are further ahead than the Blues in the race for the 24-year-old.
That Mac Allister himself is open to a move to Liverpool suggests that he is likely to turn down the chance to join Chelsea if the London club do make a late bid for him.
Liverpool are a massive club who need dynamic midfielders like Mac Allister.
Chelsea have enough in their midfield department, and it would be hard for the 24-year-old to play week in and week out for the Blues.
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