Alexis Mac Allister WAITING for Real Madrid call as midfielder transfer decision made

Liverpool look set for a midfield shakeup next summer. The last time they overhauled that area of the squad was back in 2023 - when Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo all arrived.

Along with Curtis Jones, that quartet formed the spine of the team throughout the 2024/25 Premier League title win under Arne Slot.

There are however some clear problems with the setup at present. Endo is well-liked by Liverpool fans but Slot doesn’t trust him to feature for the team on a regular basis.

Then there are fitness issues around Jones and Gravenberch. Both have been missing matches this season and some additional support is required.

But the most pressing issue for the midfield at present is probably Mac Allister’s form.

Is Mac Allister in decline?

The dropoff from the title-winning campaign has been profound with the 26-year-old unable to hit his regular highs for a long time now.

With a contract expiring in 2028, Liverpool may take the opportunity to explore a sale for the Argentina World Cup winner. Unless his form turns around, jettisoning the No10 may be preferable to contracting a player for the long term who is in a clear decline.

And that means Real Madrid’s potential interest in the schemer gives sporting director Richard Hughes an awkward question to answer.

Real Madrid to reach out to Mac Allister

Defensa Central is reporting that Mac Allister is moving closer to becoming a Real Madrid player - although the 15-time European champions are uncertain about paying the reported €100m asking price.

That said, chief scout Juni Calafat is ready to engage the player’s entourage in order to sound out Mac Allister’s interest in a move for next summer.

“Juni Calafat is already working on reaching out to the player's representatives and gauging his future intentions,” a report reads.

“A call from a club like Real Madrid would make anyone's heart flutter, and Mac Allister will have to make a decision soon.”

Selling Macca for a high fee could have the knock-on effect of generating some income which could be put towards a replacement.

England pair Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton have been mentioned as potential additions - and it’s clear that not signing added midfielders in summer is a decision that is currently coming back to bite the Premier League title-holders.

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