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Gary Neville Faces Backlash for Doubting Liverpool’s Pursuit of Brighton Sensation Alexis Mac Allister

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Social media users wasted no time in mocking former Manchester United defender Gary Neville after he publicly questioned Liverpool’s reported interest in Alexis Mac Allister, the rising star from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Mac Allister, who played a pivotal role in Argentina’s triumphant 2022 World Cup campaign, has been in scintillating form for Brighton this season, spearheading their late push for a spot in European competitions. In a crucial match against Manchester United, the 24-year-old secured a dramatic 1-0 victory with a last-minute penalty.

Recent reports have suggested that Liverpool is eyeing Mac Allister as a potential summer signing, as manager Jurgen Klopp seeks to revitalize his midfield options following the impending departures of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and James Milner.

Taking to Twitter, Neville expressed his doubts about Liverpool’s pursuit of the Argentine midfielder, writing, “Liverpool with no Bellingham but get Mac Allister? Is that enough to secure a Champions League spot? £80m!!”

Jamie Carragher, Neville’s fellow Sky Sports pundit and a former Liverpool player, promptly responded with a simple, “Obsessed!!!!”

While some fans joined in mocking Neville and United’s past transfer dealings, highlighting the hefty fees spent on players like Antony and Harry Maguire, others defended Mac Allister’s potential value to Liverpool. They pointed out that Maguire was also an £80 million signing, and Antony commanded an £85 million fee, emphasizing that Mac Allister is a World Cup winner.

After securing the victory against United, Mac Allister expressed his gratitude to Brighton, saying, “I know what this club gave to me, and I’m really grateful, really happy to be here. I try to transmit that to my teammates, the young players, the South American players that we’ve got. It’s a fantastic team, like a family. Every time I step onto the pitch, I really enjoy it.”

As the transfer saga unfolds, the debate surrounding Mac Allister’s potential move to Liverpool continues to divide football fans and pundits alike. Only time will tell if Neville’s skepticism proves justified or if Liverpool’s pursuit of the Brighton star pays off in the long run.