Alexis Mac Allister\u2019s future has become a talking point after Liverpool chose not to hand him a new contract. The midfielder remains tied to Anfield until 2028, but the absence of an extension has left the situation open to interpretation.<\/p>\n
His standing at the club has not always been in doubt. Mac Allister was outstanding in his first season and played a central role as Liverpool secured their second Premier League title in 2024-25. Even so, there was a clear drop-off during Arne Slot\u2019s difficult second season in charge, which explains why the club may be reluctant to move quickly.<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old has since apologised for remarks he made, saying they were the result of an emotional reaction to a difficult moment. That has not removed the broader issue, though. With no renewal agreed and the contract already ticking towards its final years, interest from elsewhere remains a realistic possibility.<\/p>\n
One club mentioned in connection with him is Manchester City, who were viewed as considering him as a possible alternative to Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez in the summer. However, they ultimately moved on to their preferred option, and after restructuring their midfield so quickly, a move for a player with Mac Allister\u2019s profile appears unlikely in the near term.<\/p>\n
Atl\u00e9tico Madrid also sit among the potential destinations. Diego Simeone has not been shy about welcoming compatriots, and the club may soon need to think about succession planning around Koke, whose long service remains remarkable. At the same time, Atl\u00e9tico are already well stocked in midfield, with Morten Hjulmand and Kang Lee-in added in the summer, while Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo Mendoza and Ott\u00f3 Vargas are all part of the picture.<\/p>\n
That makes Mac Allister less of a specific target and more of a market opportunity. Even so, Simeone\u2019s interest is easy to imagine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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