Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly discussed a move to bring Alexis Mac Allister to Chelsea, but the midfielder is claimed to want a transfer to Liverpool this summer.
According to the Independent, the incoming Blues manager has been in talks with his new club over potential signings, with the Brighton & Hove Albion star one name that has come up in discussions, but Mac Allister already looks set for a move to Liverpool.
The Mirror reported this weekend that the Argentine international is keen on a move to Anfield as the Reds have already put plans into action to sign the £70m-rated Mac Allister as their first major move of the summer transfer window.
Whilst Chelsea’s newfound interest in Mac Allister might have been a problem in previous windows, the west London side’s dismal season and lack of European football next year has given Liverpool a huge boost in their mission to sign the Brighton midfielder.
Indeed, with the Reds still firmly in the race for top-four, Mac Allister is making a wise decision in choosing a move to Liverpool rather than heading to the English capital for Chelsea, where the Argentine international could easily become nothing but a bench player under Pochettino.
Liverpool have done well to already beat Chelsea to Mac Allister
Getting transfer business done early is an encouraging sign from any top Premier League side, and Liverpool potentially wrapping up a deal for Mac Allister before the season is done would be a great move from the club, especially when it comes at Chelsea’s expense.
The Blues have again taken too long to make a simple decision in appointing Pochettino, and had the Argentine joined Chelsea sooner, the west London side could have had a chance in signing Mac Allister ahead of Liverpool, though that window now looks firmly shut.
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