Manchester United Weigh Move for Liverpool Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister

Key Takeaways:

• Manchester United have added Alexis Mac Allister to their summer midfield transfer shortlist
• The 27-year-old World Cup winner is under contract at Liverpool until 2028 but has had a difficult campaign
• No direct transfer has taken place between Liverpool and Manchester United since Phil Chisnall made the switch in 1964

United Monitor Mac Allister’s Situation at Anfield

Manchester United are actively preparing a list of midfield targets for this summer’s transfer window and are said to be keeping a close watch on Alexis Mac Allister’s future at Liverpool. The Old Trafford hierarchy have reportedly heightened their interest as speculation increases around the Argentine midfielder’s possible departure from Anfield this summer. Mac Allister, contracted with Liverpool until 2028, endured a challenging season after failing to recapture his best form, which has intensified transfer rumours.

Man Utd are looking to sign Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool this summer, according to the Star ⭐ pic.twitter.com/4M5ZdDY8MK

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Potential Challenges for an Unlikely Move

Enticing Mac Allister to cross the divide and play for United would pose a significant challenge, considering the longstanding rivalry between these two clubs. While a handful of players such as Michael Owen and Paul Ince have worn both shirts during their careers, it has been sixty years since any player made the direct switch – Phil Chisnall being the last in 1964.

United have also shown interest in midfielders Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, and Elliot Anderson. However, club insiders acknowledge that attracting a player of Mac Allister’s calibre would be unrealistic unless Champions League qualification is secured. In interviews, Mac Allister has expressed a desire to play in Spain at some point, and it remains unclear whether he would be willing to depart Liverpool for another English club.

Mac Allister’s Impact at Club and International Level

After making a £55 million move from Brighton to Liverpool in 2023, Mac Allister was influential in the club’s Premier League title-winning season. His influence extends to the international stage, where he played a pivotal role in Argentina’s World Cup triumph in Qatar in 2022, notably starring in their memorable final against France.