Alexis Mac Allister has plainly confirmed that there have been no fresh contract discussions with Liverpool, a statement that arrives amid growing speculation about his future. \u201cIn terms of me, we are not in contract talks but I\u2019m not in a rush and that\u2019s only a fact,\u201d Mac Allister told reporters at a press conference before Liverpool face Galatasaray in the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s approach to contracts has often involved beginning negotiations around two years before expiry, and the club\u2019s recent handling of other midfielders has drawn attention. Ryan Gravenberch signed a new long-term contract this month, taking his salary to fourth on the club\u2019s payroll. Having joined at the same time as Mac Allister just under three years ago, that deal raises questions over why Mac Allister is not yet in the same process.<\/p>\n
Dominik Szoboszlai, another 2023 arrival, has not signed a new contract yet. ESPN reported last month that Liverpool view the Hungarian as a \u201cpotential future captain\u201d and are keen to \u201creward\u201d his form in an otherwise difficult campaign. Talks with Szoboszlai are said to have begun earlier this season.<\/p>\n
With roughly two years remaining on many top players\u2019 deals, the timing becomes relevant for both club and player. Two years before the end of a contract is potentially a good time to sell. For Mac Allister, aged 27, whatever contract he signs next ought to be the biggest of his career and the one that defines him. He could stay with Liverpool into his thirties, or pursue a new elite challenge at his peak.<\/p>\n
Interest from Real Madrid previously surfaced when Carlo Ancelotti was manager; that initial approach reportedly received an encouraging response from the Mac Allister camp but did not progress. Now that Los Blancos are described as needing a midfield overhaul after opting against replacing Toni Kroos and Luka Modri\u0107, the suggestion is they could be interested again.<\/p>\n
In November last year, Mac Allister\u2019s father, Carlos, said that while it is important to \u201crespect\u201d Liverpool, there is a need to be \u201cprudent\u201d in the future should an \u201copportunity\u201d arrive. He also described it as \u201cnice\u201d for his son to be linked with teams like Real Madrid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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