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Manchester City has initiated contacts with the agents of Alexis Mac Allister, a 27-year-old midfielder from Liverpool, in this summer transfer window. The Argentine has become a new request from Enzo Maresca for his midfield.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the sporting direction of Manchester City has included the Argentine international in their list of candidates to replace Rodri at FC Barcelona, although they have not yet made a formal offer to Anfield.
Liverpool's Needs in the Market and Alexis Mac Allister's Situation
Liverpool's management sees Mac Allister as one of the viable exits to finance their summer signings, such as Bradley Barcola, 23 years old. The Argentine player is on vacation after playing in the 2026 World Cup final, and his club aims to generate income following his performance drop in the last season compared to 2024/2025.
Although the midfielder has a market in Europe, Manchester City has only made initial contact without engaging in official negotiations with the Reds' executives. Anfield is awaiting a formal proposal that will facilitate the sale of the midfielder before the end of the transfer window.
Enzo Maresca's Alternatives in Manchester City's Midfield
In Enzo Maresca's setup, the priority for the holding midfield role is Enzo Fernández, a 25-year-old player from Chelsea valued at 150 million euros. Simultaneously, Manchester City's leadership is close to finalizing the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old from Lille, as a long-term development option.
Mac Allister's profile fits as a proven choice to immediately step into the starting lineup after Rodri's departure. However, the Manchester club is exploring various negotiation avenues to complete the midfield before their Premier League debut.
Manchester City plans to complete the acquisition of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille before Friday, August 14. Once this transfer is official, Manchester City will decide whether to engage in formal discussions with Liverpool to negotiate the purchase price of Alexis Mac Allister.
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