Liverpool report: Alexis Mac Allister move this summer is '100% guaranteed'

Liverpool target Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
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Liverpool have received a transfer boost, with Alexis Mac Allister "guaranteed" to leave Brighton & Hove Albion this summer. 

That's according to one transfer guru who says the Argentine midfield maestro has decided that his time is up at the Amex, as Premier League rivals circle with big-money offers. 

Liverpool are principally in the driving seat for the Brighton star – having stepped away from the Jude Bellingham pursuit – though Manchester United and Arsenal are also both thought to be interested. 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on August 22, 2022 in Manchester, England.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking at alternatives to Jude Bellingham (Image credit: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano in his Daily Briefing, the Reds are set to begin talks with Brighton and Mac Allister, as Klopp eyes new midfield talent to strengthen his squad.

“Alexis Mac Allister and his camp consider a summer move away from Brighton as 100% guaranteed,” Romano confirmed. “The expectation is for an early transfer. Both Liverpool and Manchester United look set to open talks on the player’s side soon.”

Intriguingly, however, Mac Allister's future may hinge on one of his Brighton colleagues. Moises Caicedo is also wanted by several big clubs and made a public "come get me" plea to Arsenal in January before signing a new deal to remain at the club until 2027.

This extension, however, is likely only been signed to protect his value for any sale. It is believed that Brighton will demand upwards of £80 million for his signature – which in turn could affect how much the Seagulls ask for when it comes to Mac Allister.

Moises Caicedo in action for Brighton in the Premier League.

Moises Caicedo looks set to leave Brighton, too (Image credit: Getty Images)

Incredibly, Liverpool could well sign both Seagulls stars for around £130m, if rumours of valuations are to be believed – only £10m or so more than Bellingham's reported value. 

Mac Allister is valued to be worth around €42m by Transfermarkt

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Liverpool's failed pursuit of Jude Bellingham has led to discussion over who is to blame, with This Is Anfield writing that the fault lies with both Jurgen Klopp and ownership FSG for FourFourTwo.

The Reds are looking at a number of possible alternatives, including Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern MunichInter Milan star Nicolo BarellaBrighton midfielder Moises Caidedo and Chelsea fringe midfielder Conor Gallagher. Ex-Red Jose Enrique has questioned whether the Merseysiders even needed Bellingham, anyway.

Meanwhile, there could be significant outgoings from Anfield this summer. Mohamed Salah has apparently enquired about a move to SpainJurgen Klopp is a target for Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti departs and Roberto Firmino has reportedly agreed a deal with Los Blancos when his Liverpool contract expires. 

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Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.