CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs has told CaughtOffSide that Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool could move for Alexis Mac Allister in the summer transfer window, adding that Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are also interested in the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder.
Jacobs has said that Manchester United and Manchester City have discussed a potential deal for Mac Allister internally.
The reporter has added that Liverpool and Chelsea could move for the 24-year-old Argentina international midfielder in the summer transfer window.
Ben Jacobs on Liverpool and Alexis Mac Allister
Jacobs said: “A slightly cheaper option from Brighton could be Mac Allister. Manchester City and Manchester United have discussed him internally, but nothing more than that at this point.
“Liverpool and Chelsea are ones to watch as well. Mac Allister is contracted until 2025 with an option to extend by one year. And off the back of him winning the World Cup with Argentina we are seeing some pretty high figures flying around.
“Although Brighton don’t directly offer quotes to suitors for players they don’t plan to sell, insiders suggest £60m+ is what the Seagulls may expect.
“That’s quite a lot more than the numbers suitors have him valued at dating back to both January and before the World Cup, with valuations ranging from £27-35m. I think that type of bid now would get laughed out the room.
“But as the World Cup hype wears off, and his contract runs down slightly, let’s see how Brighton react to incoming bids. Mac Allister, at this point I am told, will assess his options come summer.
“Although he speaks glowingly about the Premier League, he is not against going to another European league. His priority is playing Champions League football regularly.”
Potentially good signing for Liverpool
In our view, Liverpool would be a better and stronger team with Alexis Mac Allister in it.
The 24-year-old does not always hit the headlines, but we saw at the 2022 Qatar World Cup just how good he is.
The midfielder played a big role in Argentina’s triumph in Qatar.
Mac Allister is a very dynamic midfielder who can impose himself in the middle of the park and can also drive the team forward.
Liverpool do need to sign young(er) midfielders who can continue to play the high-pressing game.
We believe that at the right price, Mac Allister would be a brilliant signing for the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners in the summer transfer window.
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