Alexis Mac Allister has reportedly agreed to join Liverpool on a £150,000-a-week contract as discussions with Brighton over a fee could follow.
According to Football Insider, Alexis Mac Allister has agreed on personal terms with Liverpool. The story is about the Argentine joining Jurgen Klopp’s side on a £150,000-a-week contract, with the Reds likely to begin discussions with Brighton over a fee.
Liverpool identified Alexis Mac Allister as a potential target long before the season ended. The 24-year-old considered taking up a bigger challenge away from Brighton, and his club had accepted their fate of selling the Argentine.
It was only a matter of which club he might choose, with the odds hinting at a move to a Champions League side. Unfortunately for Mac Allister, Liverpool have emerged as his club of choice, but the Merseysiders can only offer Europa League football next season.
It may have been Jurgen Klopp’s plans for the 24-year-old that convinced him to move to Anfield over other clubs. Manchester City were one of those keen on the midfielder, but Liverpool have seemingly won the race. The move is getting closer to a conclusion as things stand.
Liverpool plan for Alexis Mac Allister deal: complete player side details this week, personal terms are almost agreed — then finalize the deal next week. 🚨🔴 #LFC
Liverpool are prepared to pay the exit clause [it’s less than reported £70m] if all goes to plan on player side. pic.twitter.com/4hJazzhnKK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 31, 2023
Recent stories suggested Mac Allister’s father was expected to travel to finalise a move. Now, it may appear the Merseysiders have agreed upon personal terms, something Fabrizio Romano insisted was inching closer. The report insists the 24-year-old will sign a £150,000-a-week contract, as the two clubs could now discuss the fee.
Further claims suggest a possible £60 million fee, although earlier stories hinted at Brighton demanding close to £70 million for the Argentine. Either way, Liverpool seem intent on discussions with the Seagulls as a deal could draw to a close.
Mac Allister is not the only midfielder likely to arrive at Liverpool this season. They are also on the trails of Manuel Ugarte after recent reports confirmed their interest and a possible failure by Chelsea to lure the Uruguayan midfielder.
Liverpool will likely conclude a move for Mac Allister and then move on to other targets. There is also the possibility of defensive reinforcements arriving. But Klopp will be happy with the progress made with the 24-year-old Argentine midfielder.
