Alexis Mac Allister’s contract situation at Liverpool is back under the spotlight, with Real Madrid once again being linked with a move for the midfielder.
The 27-year-old still has two years left to run on his current deal, but this is not a straightforward period for Liverpool’s midfield. Mac Allister struggled for form throughout the last campaign, and the next rebuild could leave some big names vulnerable.
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No talks between Liverpool and Alexis Mac Allister over new contract
According to El Desmarque, Real Madrid are once again looking closely at Mac Allister as they assess midfield options this summer. Sources close to the player have confirmed there are ‘no talks’ taking place over a new Liverpool contract.
Two years is not panic territory, but it is the stage where decisions have to be made.
Either Liverpool extend his contract and protect his value, or they accept that a sale may become more realistic while there is still serious money on the table.
Mac Allister was brilliant in the title-winning season, but his level dropped sharply this year. Liverpool need a major midfield reset, and if the new manager wants more legs, pace and physicality in that area, difficult calls will have to follow.
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Real Madrid could push for Mac Allister after elections
The report also points to the Real Madrid presidential elections as a possible determining factor. If Florentino Perez wins, Mac Allister is expected to be one of the names Madrid look at for the next transfer window.
Liverpool are all too familiar with how opportunistic the Spanish giants can be when contracts start to run down. Ibrahima Konate is expected to join Madrid after leaving Anfield as a free agent, with his move also tied to the election situation.
Losing Mac Allister this summer would not be a total shock after the season he has had. It would still be a major decision, especially given his quality and his importance when Liverpool were functioning properly.
But if he is going to leave, FSG have to make sure it happens on their terms. Another high-profile free agent exit to the Bernabeu would be intolerable for supporters, and it would put the club’s management of key contracts under intense scrutiny.
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