Liverpool faces Alexis Mac Allister transfer dilemma as teammate in line for new contract
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexis Mac AllisterLiverpool face a decision over Alexis Mac Allister's future as his Reds teammate Dominik Szoboszlai prepares for a new contract amid ongoing midfield plans at AnfieldAlexis Mac Allister's future at Liverpool remains in doubt(Image: Getty)Liverpool is facing a potential midfield dilemma involving Alexis Mac Allister as the club prepares to make important decisions over its squad structure.Mac Allister is currently representing Argentina at the 2026 World Cup and is expected to feature from the start in the semi-final clash with England.The 27-year-old midfielder joined Liverpoo l from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2023 in a deal worth $43 million. Mac Allister played an important role in helping the Reds secure the Premier League title during Arne Slot’s first season in charge, although his performances dropped off considerably during the following campaign.Mac Allister’s Liverpool future has attracted attention in recent months, although the midfielder is currently expected to remain at Anfield under new head coach Andoni Iraola next season.Despite having two years remaining on his current contract, the Argentina international is not believed to be in discussions with Liverpool over an extension.
Dominik Szoboszlai, whose contract also runs until 2028, is reportedly in talks over a new deal, while Ryan Gravenberch signed a fresh contract in May, making the lack of movement on Mac Allister’s situation more notable.If contract talks are not on the horizon, Liverpool may have to consider whether to listen to offers for Mac Allister this summer. However, with midfielder valuations continuing to rise across the transfer market, allowing him to leave would represent a significant decision — similar to the club’s choice to sell Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich last summer.Dominik Szoboszlai is reportedly in talks over a new contract(Image: Getty Images)His impressive performances for Argentina at the World Cup will have been a major boost for Iraola Aside from Argentina’s final group-stage fixture, which came after qualification had already been secured, the 27-year-old has played every available minute for his country during the tournament.Across 539 minutes of action, Mac Allister has won 31 duels, made 10 tackles, recorded nine interceptions and applied pressure 208 times, placing him among the tournament’s standout midfield performers.When questioned about his favored position, Mac Allister responded: "When I was young, I used to play as a 10.
In Argentina, I would play a lot in maybe a diamond, so 4-3-1-2."I used to play as 10. Then, when I came to England, (playing) at 10 was a little harder for me, so I moved a little bit deeper to play as an eight.I like to do a bit of everything and try to help the team wherever I can.