Manchester United would be interested in signing Liverpool’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister if he becomes available this summer
Alexis Mac Allister is wanted by Manchester United (Image: Ben Roberts – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Manchester United are considering a surprise raid on arch-rivals Liverpool in a bid to sign Alexis Mac Allister. United are compiling a list of potential midfield targets to sign in the summer transfer window.
And Old Trafford bosses are understood to be keeping a close eye on the future of World Cup winner Mac Allister. Speculation is mounting that the Argentine superstar could leave Liverpool this summer.
The 27-year-old is under contract at Anfield until 2028 but has endured a difficult season this season, struggling to find his best form.
United are interested in Adam Wharton, Carlos Bareva and Elliott Anderson. It will be a big challenge for United to lure Mac Allister from Anfield to Old Trafford, given the intense rivalry between the two clubs.
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There have been several cases in which players have played for both clubs during their careers, such as Michael Owen and Paul Ince.
However, since Phil Chisnall moved from United to Liverpool in 1964, no player has been transferred directly between the two clubs.
It remains to be seen whether Mac Allister is willing to leave Liverpool, but he has expressed a desire to play in Spain at some stage in his career. United know they have no chance of signing a player of Mac Allister’s caliber this season unless they qualify for the Champions League.
Michael Owen famously joined Manchester United late in his career (Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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However, despite United being likely to sign Mac Allister, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to keep all options open and would be interested in signing him if he becomes available.
Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton in 2023 in a £55m deal and helped them win the Premier League title last season.
Considered one of the best midfielders in the world, Mac Allister helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a thrilling victory over France in the final.
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