Alexis Mac Allister’s agent and father, Carlos, has moved to dampen talk of an imminent transfer to Real Madrid while making clear his son remains focused on the World Cup.

Speculation has linked the Liverpool midfielder with a summer move following a 2025–26 campaign in which his form drew harsh scrutiny. Real Madrid have been mentioned as a destination after securing Bernardo Silva this year as they seek long-term successors to Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić.

Carlos Mac Allister, who also represents his son, denied that any contact had taken place with the Spanish club when speaking to Erem News. “The reports circulating about Alexis are false.

“No one from Real Madrid has spoken to us so far. There is no new information regarding Alexis’s current situation at Liverpool .”

Mac Allister’s contract at Liverpool runs until June 2028 and, according to the available information, there have been no discussions about an extension. The player spent three seasons on Merseyside after his move from Brighton & Hove Albion.

The agent returned to the subject in comments to WinWin, stressing the immediate priority and leaving the possibility of reconsideration once the World Cup is concluded: “Alexis is in excellent shape to play in the World Cup. Before the World Cup begins, it’s not possible to discuss or analyse a player’s future,” he said.

Liverpool endured a difficult 2025–26 season and finished fifth to secure Champions League qualification. The club has since changed managers, with Arne Slot replaced by Andoni Iraola, and a significant summer of turnover is anticipated, including the departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

How the new manager views Mac Allister remains unclear. After three seasons at Liverpool, both player and club may evaluate whether a fresh chapter is appropriate once international commitments conclude.

Real Madrid and Chelsea have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to make Marc Cucurella the most expensive left back in the club’s history. A verbal agreement between all involved parties was first claimed by Fabrizio Romano on Sunday. José Mourinho, Madrid’s freshly reappointed manager, was thought to have singled Cucurella out as his ideal left back target in a position which caused plenty of problems for the Spanish giants last term.

Madrid are expected to pay $69.4 million (£51.8 million, €60 million) for the 27-year-old, with a fixed fee of €55 million supported by a further €5 million in potential bonuses, per The Athletic. The move follows Cucurella’s earlier big-money switch from Brighton to Chelsea and, if completed at the reported numbers, will place the Spain international among the highest fees paid for players at his position.

Transfer figures cited in the available data place Cucurella among the top left-back moves globally, behind only a small number of other high-value deals. The published ranking lists include moves such as Lucas Hernández to Bayern and Benjamin Mendy to Manchester City, with Cucurella appearing twice because his Chelsea transfer is listed and his reported move to Real Madrid is included separately. All figures are attributed to Transfermarkt and converted from euros to dollars.

Less than one year earlier Real Madrid made Álvaro Carreras the club’s most expensive left back with a €50 million deal, a record set to be surpassed by Cucurella. That Carreras transfer was described in the draft as “something of an embarrassment for Madrid,” noting the club had Carreras in its academy for three years without giving him a senior appearance before letting him join Manchester United for free.

Carreras’ return to Madrid began brightly, with a time when Spanish media billed every starting XI as Carreras plus 10 others, but he soon lost his starting spot to a half-fit Ferland Mendy and failed to re-establish himself. A chastening night against Bayern Munich and a physical confrontation with teammate Antonio Rüdiger on the training ground were cited as low points.

Newcastle United have moved to formalise interest in Osasuna winger Víctor Muñoz, a transfer that would deliver a significant payout to Real Madrid.

Reports indicate Newcastle submitted an official bid as negotiations between the clubs increased. The Premier League side is reportedly “confident” of securing Muñoz for a package above $34.5 million (€30 million), while Spanish outlets suggest the overall cost could reach $46 million (€40 million) including add-ons.

Muñoz joined Osasuna under terms that protect Real Madrid financially. The contract included a three-year buy-back clause and a provision that awards Real Madrid 50% of any future transfer fee. That structure mirrors recent arrangements for Real Madrid Castilla graduates, including Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramón.

Technically Real Madrid retain the option to exercise the buy-back clause and prevent a move to Newcastle, but AS report the club does not intend to bring the 22-year-old back before the 2026/27 season. With no plan to re-sign Muñoz, Los Blancos stand to convert the clause into cash. If the transfer remains around €30 million Real Madrid would receive $20.1 million (€17.5 million). If the deal reaches €40 million the figure rises to $23 million (€20 million).

The potential windfall comes as Real Madrid continue to pursue a major summer signing. Club president Florentino Pérez has pledged to add a Galáctico, and the club’s outgoings this window have been limited. Only David Alaba and Dani Carvajal have officially left the Bernabéu, both departing as free agents.

There is also possible movement elsewhere in the squad. Striker Gonzalo García, under contract until 2030, has attracted interest from several European suitors with Como mentioned prominently. Now that Endrick has returned to the Spanish capital following a successful loan stint with Lyon, Gonzalo’s minutes will likely be few and far between next season. That situation could make a sale with a buy-back clause an appealing option for all parties.