Dean Jones, a journalist, claims that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would make a quick move to sign midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion once the 2022–23 season is over.
What are the most recent Alexis Mac Allister transfer rumors?
According to Ben Jacobs’ column for Caught Offside, after early discussions with Mac Allister, Liverpool is reportedly optimistic about their chances of signing him this summer.
According to The Mirror, Mac Allister, 24, is eager to commit his career to the Reds, and Liverpool may be ready to ‘end the race’ for his talents by striking a £70 million deal.
The midfielder is also a target for Manchester United and Arsenal, but Liverpool appears to be the front-runner to sign the playmaker. Chelsea star Mason Mount may potentially join the Reds’ pursuit of the playmaker as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his offensive line.
Manuel Ugarte of Sporting Lisbon has also been mentioned as a possible transfer target, but according to The Daily Mail, it appears that Liverpool has diverted their attention elsewhere in preparation for the upcoming window.
According to Capology, Mac Allister has a contract with Brighton that extends through June 2025 and pays him about £50,000 per week.
Why are so many teams interested in Alexis Mac Allister and rating her so highly?
Simply put, he is an outstanding football player who has much to give any elite team. Sergio Aguero, a great of Argentine football, even described him as a “very intelligent player.” Moreover, it was praised as “unbelievable”.
According to Transfermarkt, the 25-year-old has played 36 times for Brighton in all competitions in 2022–23, scoring 12 goals and dishing out two assists.
According to WhoScored, Mac Allister has also shown he can consistently trouble the opposition and taken on a role as a creative force for the Seagulls by averaging 2.6 shots per goal per Premier League match and making 1.2 important passes.
Mac Allister exemplifies the skill and poise that Liverpool will need in their midfield for the upcoming season, making him a perfect addition for Klopp to make and giving his team a new dimension.