Liverpool set for official contract talks with £180k-a-week star after setting £85m price tag amid transfer speculation

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Liverpool are planning to open talks with Alexis Mac Allister over a new contract amid interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City. His father and agent, Carlos Mac Allister, has already confirmed that Alexis will remain at Liverpool this season, effectively ending talk of a move to City or Madrid.

Mac Allister Sr told winwin: “Alexis will stay at Liverpool, we have not discussed any possibility of his departure from the club this summer.” Report claims Liverpool intend to sit down with Mac Allister and discuss a potential new contract According to a report from Caught Offside, Liverpool are “taking a firm stance” on Mac Allister’s future. “However, Mac Allister’s representatives and Liverpool rejected these approaches.

“Mac Allister is eager to work under new head coach Andoni Iraola and sees himself playing a leading role in Liverpool’s project. His current market value is estimated at €70 million, while Liverpool set a €100 million threshold in July, signalling their reluctance to sell.” Mac Allister will need to increase his levels in line with his performances for Argentina at the World Cup It’s good to hear that Mac Allister, whose current contract is worth a reported £180,000 per week (£7.8m/year), will stay at Liverpool for the season ahead and that he may even sign a new deal if talks go as hoped.