Liverpool reportedly open to selling Mac Allister amid Real Madrid interest
Liverpool are reportedly willing to consider offers for midfielder Alexis Mac Allister this summer, with Real Madrid showing strong interest in the Argentine international. According to a report from Football Insider, the club's stance has shifted due to a combination of Mac Allister's dip in form this season and a stalemate in talks over a new contract, viewing the 27-year-old as a saleable asset.
The report suggests intermediaries are exploring the possibility of a sensational swap deal that would see Mac Allister move to the Spanish capital and Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga head to Anfield. Previous reports have indicated Liverpool would be prepared to sell if a bid in the region of £80 million was received. Mac Allister was instrumental in Liverpool's Premier League title win last season under Arne Slot but has struggled to replicate that influence during a disappointing collective campaign for the Reds.
The potential move is further complicated by speculation linking former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with the Real Madrid job. Separate reports claim Klopp has identified Mac Allister as a primary transfer target should he take over at the Bernabeu, believing he can restore the player to his previous levels. Mac Allister's potential departure could form part of a significant midfield overhaul at Liverpool, with the club also bracing for the possible exit of academy graduate Curtis Jones, who is seeking more regular playing time.
In anticipation of these exits, Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The England international is likely to command a fee of around £70 million, which would represent a club-record sale for Palace. Liverpool are said to have completed significant background work on the deal and may face reduced competition from Manchester United, who reportedly view Wharton as too similar to their own Kobbie Mainoo.
The situation underscores a period of potential transition at Anfield. While the core report of Liverpool's openness to selling Mac Allister stems from Football Insider, the broader context includes long-standing admiration from Real Madrid and a clear need for Liverpool to refresh their midfield options. Should the swap with Camavinga materialize, it would represent one of the most high-profile deals of the summer, reshaping the midfield of two European giants.
