BREAKING: Liverpool’s First Move for Alexis Mac Allister in Transfer Market

Liverpool Football Club has reportedly taken the first steps in their pursuit of Brighton’s midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, with talks already taking place between the two parties. The Reds are keen to bolster their midfield after the exit of Georginio Wijnaldum and have identified Mac Allister as their primary target.

Although Liverpool’s hopes of signing Jude Bellingham have faded away, the club is optimistic about signing the Brighton star. Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, has already presented the club’s plans and financial details to Mac Allister. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine midfielder is expected to leave Brighton early in the summer transfer window, with Liverpool leading the race to sign him.

Brighton has a reputation for developing and getting the best out of players they have not spent much money on, and it appears that they may have done it again with Mac Allister. He has been a standout performer for the Seagulls this season and played a crucial role in Argentina’s World Cup triumph last year, drawing comparisons to Argentine midfield icon Juan Roman Riquelme.

Liverpool fans had hoped that Bellingham would choose Anfield over Real Madrid, but Klopp made it clear that the club was not pursuing the midfielder. With the German manager looking to strengthen his midfield, Mac Allister could be the answer. However, Liverpool or any other club interested in the Brighton midfielder will need to pay around £60 million for his services this summer.

Liverpool’s current midfield issues have been well-documented, and Mac Allister could provide the creative spark that the Reds have been missing this season. Although some have suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold could play in midfield, Liverpool will likely need to sign a quality midfielder to challenge Manchester City for the title next season. If the rumors are true, Mac Allister could be the missing piece in Liverpool’s midfield puzzle.