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The Reds turned their attention to Alexis Mac Allister after dropping out of the race for Jude Bellingham, who is set to sign for Real Madrid. Mac Allister has enjoyed a fantastic year for Brighton and Argentina in 2022/23. The World Cup winner helped the Seagulls qualify for the Europa League. His recent form is now set to earn him a move to Liverpool. They are likely to sign two or three midfielders this summer. Mac Allister is set to be their first and the most crucial recruit in that position.
Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool is a done deal
Italian football Journalist, Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter on Monday morning to reveal a "full agreement" has been reached between all parties over a contract for Mac Allister. The transfer guru added that the deal will run until 2028 and 'Liverpool will pay his buy-out clause in the next days'. This is 'way less than the reported £60m fee'. He will have his medical in the next couple of days.
A more detailed report came via Phil Joyce of The Times. He revealed Liverpool are 'hopeful of concluding a deal this week'.
🚨 Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool, here we go! Full agreement completed on the contract — understand it will be valid until June 2028. Five year deal. #LFC
Liverpool will pay the buy out clause in the next days, way less than reported £60m fee.
Medical tests in 24/48h. Done. pic.twitter.com/r6Tk8TeQT9— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2023
'A release clause in the 24-year-old's contract means the transfer should progress smoothly, although the value of the deal remains uncertain with a range of fees from £45 million through to £55 million and also £61 million having been previously published.'
'Mac Allister signed a new deal last October. Otherwise, the contract would have expired this summer. It is unusual for Brighton to include a release clause in their player's contracts. The fact remains he could have been available for free without that agreement even if it appears his price tag could be below his current market value.'
The report also pointed out that Man Utd also wanted Alexis but the player's preference has always been Liverpool. United now have diverted their attention to Mount, while Mac Allister's versatility makes him a key signing for Liverpool.