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Real Madrid is facing an ambitious operation, an €80 million offer, to strengthen its midfield with the intention of signing Alexis Mac Allister in the upcoming summer market.
The Argentine from Liverpool appears as the ideal candidate to cover the need that Xabi Alonso has identified: a more creative holding midfielder, with the ability to control and read the game, capable of bringing fluidity to the team. The Madrid board already has an offer of around €80 million to convince the British club.
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Real Madrid: A plan to strengthen the midfield
Real Madrid is aware that its midfield needs fresh blood after the departures of figures like Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. With players like Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Fede Valverde in the squad, a more "organizing" profile is missing.
Alexis Mac Allister fits perfectly into that description after his consolidation at Liverpool. The €80 million figure is part of the scenario that the Madrid club considers, although the amount could increase depending on Liverpool's valuation.
Alexis Mac Allister, Real Madrid's top priority
Alexis Mac Allister stands out for his versatility, ability to recover and distribute, and his international experience as a World Cup player with Argentina. He has established himself at Liverpool as one of the most complete holding midfielders in the Premier League, sparking Real Madrid's interest.
The white club believes that his arrival would allow Xabi Alonso's team to make the qualitative leap necessary to compete for all titles. Sources indicate that the Argentine could be approached as early as January if conditions allow it, although the summer window remains the most viable.

Xabi Alonso demands a leap in midfield
For Xabi Alonso, his new role at Real Madrid involves a midfield that combines freshness, character, and technique. Alonso believes that the club needs a holding midfielder to set the team's pace, something that Alexis Mac Allister already demonstrates at Liverpool and in the Argentine national team.
With that in mind, Real Madrid is willing to act decisively to close the deal and build a more balanced and competitive squad. The coach is clear that it is not enough to remain consistent but that evolution is necessary.
The operation for Alexis Mac Allister represents a significant strategic step for Real Madrid. If the club manages to convince Liverpool and the player, it could strengthen its squad to dominate both LaLiga and the Champions League.
The challenge is enormous: to sign one of the most coveted holding midfielders of the moment for the Santiago Bernabéu. And everything points to this summer being decisive for Real Madrid.
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