Manchester City have set their sights on Alexis Mac Allister as Pep Guardiola eyes a midfield revamp in the summer.
According to Fichajes, Alexis Mac Allister is a summer target for Manchester City. The World Cup winner, valued at €40 million, is potentially on the list of many top clubs. And Pep Guardiola wants his services as he eyes a midfield revamp.
Manchester City have been one of England’s most successful teams in the last decade, more so in the last half a dozen years. Pep Guardiola has steered them to four Premier League title wins, among many other domestic trophies. The Catalan has a strong squad, possibly one of the best in the division. But that may go through a revamp in the summer.
Guardiola is concerned about his midfield options after the current season, as at least two of his regulars might depart. Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva could leave for new challenges, with the German international attracting Barcelona’s interest.
Gundogan has proven his worth in Guardiola’s system and made the position his own. As for Silva, the big Spanish clubs are keeping tabs on his situation after he came close to leaving last summer. If the duo departs, Guardiola has work to do in the transfer market, with several high-profile targets mentioned in the media.
One of those is Alexis Mac Allister, with the World Cup winner likely to attract massive interest from English clubs. Chelsea reportedly had a bid rejected by Brighton in January, and they could return with another approach.
Manchester City’s interest in signing him could change the course of the chase, as Guardiola likes his club to do business quickly and quietly. The report mentions a €40 million price tag, but Brighton will likely demand significantly more.
Manchester City will ready a solid offer, but they had a recent sour experience with Brighton last summer when they wanted Marc Cucurella. The chase for Mac Allister will be tricky, considering a host of clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea, will remain in pursuit.
The Argentine will be a solid addition to Guardiola in his quest to replace Gundogan and Silva in the same window. There may be other additions, with Manchester City reportedly chasing Jude Bellingham.
