Report: Real Madrid think they can get 'brilliant' Liverpool midfielder this summer despite contract negotiations
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Alexis Mac Allister’s long-term Liverpool future remains in doubt as the spectre of Real Madrid looms this summer.The Argentine has not been at his best this season and, with two years left on his contract, a potential transfer saga has been bubbling for a while.Mac Allister’s father did not exactly shut down rumours that his son could one day join Madrid when asked recently, and according to a new report from TeamTALK, the Spanish giants are ready to make their move at the end of the season. Photo Credit: Getty Images/James Gill/Danehouse/Julian Finney Real Madrid think they can snatch Mac AllisterDespite looking like a shadow of himself for much of the season, Mac Allister has returned to form recently, scoring twice in Liverpool‘s past two matches and generally looking more assured.As a result, in the opinion of Rousing The Kop, Liverpool should still be aiming to extend Mac Allister’s contract.READ MORE: Liverpool still keen on triggering Denzel Dumfries’ Inter release clause this summerHowever, as TeamTALK report, they may not get the chance to do so.
Los Blancos reportedly think Mac Allister has qualities which could make him an eventual heir to Luka Modric, who left the club for AC Milan last summer. Rate Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool career!
Credit: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images But it appears that Mac Allister’s perceived likeness to Modric is giving him the edge, and although TeamTALK confirm that talks are due with Liverpool over a new contract, Madrid appear to believe the 27-year-old is attainable.Analysis: Mac Allister exit could make senseAlthough Liverpool should not write Mac Allister off after one below-par season, there is also a feeling that a move here could end up suiting everyone.There has been no real suggestion that the World Cup winner has dreamt of joining Madrid or anything like that, but as a South American, there is a fair chance that he would be interested in the move.From Liverpool’s point of view, this summer would be the ideal time to sell Mac Allister if that is the case. As Paul Scholes said recently, Mac Allister has been ‘brilliant’ for Liverpool, and if he does stay he will likely continue to show his quality.