Liverpool transfer news: Alexis Mac Allister agent confirms decision amid Man City and Real Madrid interest
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Alexis Mac Allister’s father and agent has firmly shut the door on a potential Liverpool exit this summer, amidst mounting transfer speculation linking the midfielder with high-profile moves across Europe.Reports had suggested that European titans Real Madrid, Turkish outfit Galatasaray, and domestic rivals Manchester City were closely monitoring the 27-year-old. City’s interest, in particular, was believed to be heating up as they weigh up dynamic options in anticipation of Rodri’s prospective shift to Barcelona.However, any hopes rival suitors held of prising the Argentine 2022 World Cup winner away from Anfield have been emphatically dismissed at source.Speaking directly on the persistent rumours linking his son with an exit, Carlos Mac Allister put an end to the speculation surrounding the former Brighton engine-room maestro.“Alexis will stay at Liverpool, we have not discussed any possibility of his departure from the club this summer,” Carlos Mac Allister told WinWin.The stance from the player’s camp is clear: He has two years remaining on his current deal which runs until June 30, 2028 and fully intends to honour that commitment on Merseyside.
Furthermore, there are no ongoing talks regarding a contract extension designed as a "fee-and-stay" ploy to stave off bidders; the devotion to the Reds is simple and immediate.Unless a truly astronomical offer arrives that completely alters Liverpool's stance, the Reds have no intention of parting ways with their midfield catalyst.Iraola's major endorsementThe definitive declaration provides immense stability for new head coach Andoni Iraola during what is already shaping up to be a period of significant transition at Anfield.Following a summer window that has already seen high-profile departures in Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah, and Andy Robertson alongside ongoing speculation surrounding Inter Milan’s pursuit of Curtis Jones losing another senior star was never on the cards for the hierarchy.Iraola publicly backed keeping hold of key figures ahead of his debut campaign, with the 27-year-old high on his priority list. Last month, the Basque manager made his feelings explicitly clear, emphasising that he had been "one of the best players at the club" in recent years and reiterating a strong desire to retain him.Having endured a somewhat mixed, testing period during Arne Slot's final year in charge, the midfielder is determined to find his peak form under Iraola's fresh tactical regime.Pre-season return and Anfield preparationAfter helping propel Argentina to another World Cup final appearance earlier this summer, the South American maestro was granted an extended break before rejoining pre-season training on August 10.Now back at the AXA Training Centre, the focus turns purely to match fitness.
He could feature in Saturday's double-header against Como at Anfield the final tune-up fixtures before Liverpool kick off their Premier League campaign with a tough trip to Newcastle United on August 23.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow