Alexis Mac Allister may just have taken a big step towards signing a new Liverpool contract

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Alexis Mac Allister and his entourage have every reason to be watching Liverpool’s hunt for a new sporting director with special interest.Under the leadership of the former man in charge, Richard Hughes, it was fairly clear that the Argentine would not be signing a new contract, and would likely be leaving the Reds either in 2027 or when his deal expires in 2028.However, Hughes has now left, and after Mac Allister started the season looking like his old self under Andoni Iraola, he should be delighted to learn that Julian Ward is the favourite to take over. Ward was reportedly instrumental in bringing Mac Allister to Liverpool in 2023, and with a highly influential fan in his corner, the No.

What do you think Liverpool should do with Alexis Mac Allister’s contract? Photo Credit: Getty Images/Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar Julian Ward’s appointment would be good news for Mac AllisterMac Allister and his contract situation has been one of the biggest stories of Liverpool’s season so far, with the player himself coming out publicly to express his sadness at not being offered fresh terms.Now away on international duty with Argentina, the 27-year-old has again been talking about his future, saying: “There isn’t really a concrete decision yet.

I want to enjoy it because I have no doubt that this is one of the best clubs in the world.”Mac Allister has not been shy in admitting that he would love to stay at Liverpool, and is now backing that up with some much-improved performances on the pitch.While it had looked virtually impossible for him to earn a new contract under Hughes and Arne Slot, the arrival of Iraola – and the potential appointment of Ward – could change things drastically. Iraola clearly wants him in his XI, and the former Brighton man has arguably been Liverpool’s player of the season during the first seven games.READ MORE: Liverpool privately think they’ve got two young players who could be the best in the world in their positionsEven more crucially, Ward reportedly stayed on as sporting director for longer than he needed to in 2023 in order to secure Mac Allister’s signing, and with such a history, the relationship between Liverpool’s likely new sporting director and the player’s camp appears to be very strong.According to reports at the time, Ward was influential in convincing Mac Allister to join Liverpool, fending off interest from Chelsea and Manchester City to make sure that he chose the Reds.Things have obviously changed in the three-and-a-bit years since, and Liverpool must react to what they see in front of them right now, but with Mac Allister in terrific form and both the head coach and likely sporting director known supporters, fans can start feeling confident that an extension could be agreed.Rewind just one month, and that prospect would have been met with derision from the Anfield faithful.