Premier League giants wait as Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister makes decision on future: report

Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Brighton, England.
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A Premier League bidding war could erupt this summer for Alexis Mac Allister, who has reportedly decided the time has come to leave Brighton.

The 24-year-old played a key role in Argentina’s World Cup victory in Qatar in December and will be a sought-after man in the transfer market.

According to 90Min, the list of clubs in England showing interest includes Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle United.

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister kisses the World Cup trophy after victory over France in Qatar.

Mac Allister lifted the World Cup in December (Image credit: Getty Images)

Outside of the Premier League, Juventus, RB Leipzig, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan could offer Mac Allister a new experience.

Brighton are expected to put up a fight with bidders for their star midfielder, although they will likely cash in for the right price.

Mac Allister joined the Seagulls from Boca Juniors in January 2020 in a €12.5m deal and has a deal to June 2025 with the club, including the option to extend by another year.

He has risen to international prominence during his spell on the south coast and is now valued at €42m by Transfermarkt.

Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion applauds fans after the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Brentford Community Stadium on October 14, 2022 in Brentford, England.

De Zerbi has led Brighton to the brink of European qualification (Image credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

The 14-time Argentina international has scored nine goals in 24 games for Brighton in all competitions this season.

The Seagulls are enjoying a superb season under Roberto De Zerbi and are vying for European qualification, currently sitting seventh in the Premier League standings.

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Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.