Liverpool finds Mac Allister's replacement

The Argentine midfielder has one foot out of Anfield.

Javier Parra Peña | 9 Sep 2026 | 20.30
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Liverpool finds Mac Allister's replacement.
Liverpool finds Mac Allister's replacement.

Liverpool has initiated procedures to approach the signing of Adam Wharton, a 22-year-old midfielder, during the upcoming winter transfer market. The Crystal Palace player is on the agenda of several major clubs.

According to Caught Offside, coach Andoni Iraola considers the English international as the top priority to reinforce the midfield in light of the possible departure of Alexis Mac Allister to Real Madrid or Atlético de Madrid, although the deal will require an amount close to 87 million euros (75 million pounds).

Andoni Iraola's request for Liverpool's midfield

Coach Andoni Iraola communicated to the technical secretariat the need to add a defensive and playmaking profile to the midfield area. In the early stages of the 2026-2027 season, the British squad has 5 points out of 9 possible in the Premier League after 2 draws and 1 win, as they also prepare for their debut in the UEFA Champions League against Atlético de Madrid.

Wharton fits into the midfield restructuring planned by the coaching staff. However, Liverpool will have to engage in complex negotiations with the London board, which is not willing to lower the economic demands for a player essential to their initial setup.

Andoni Iraola requests Adam Wharton for Liverpool given the possible departure of Alexis Mac Allister

Crystal Palace's set price and Newcastle United's competition

The contract of the 22-year-old midfielder with Crystal Palace runs until June 2029. This contract duration allows the Eagles' board to demand a minimum amount of 87 million euros (75 million pounds) for his mid-season transfer.

In addition to Selhurst Park's financial demands, there is the competition from Newcastle United, a club in search of a midfielder after the sales of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. The Magpies have the funds to directly compete with Liverpool for the player.

Potential exit of Alexis Mac Allister to LaLiga

Liverpool's urgency in signing a midfielder arises from contacts initiated by La Liga clubs regarding Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentine international is drawing interest from Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid for the 2027 winter market, prompting the English club to swiftly fill his position.

The British board will not sell the South American midfielder without securing his replacement in the English league to avoid losing competitiveness in the latter part of the season.

Liverpool's executives plan to hold a working meeting with Crystal Palace's management during the last week of November 2026. Anfield's goal is to submit a formal offer of 87 million euros before the market opens on January 1, 2027, to stay ahead of Newcastle United's proposal.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Liverpool encuentra al sustituto de Mac Allister