Real Madrid Renew Interest in Liverpool Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to make a fresh approach for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, having received what sources describe as "positive feedback" regarding a potential transfer. This development suggests the Spanish giants could be poised to raid Anfield for the second time in consecutive summers, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to the Bernabeu last year.
Contract Situation and Previous Admiration
According to reports from The Athletic, Mac Allister remains a highly regarded figure within the Real Madrid hierarchy. The club's interest is not new; they previously monitored the Argentine international during Carlo Ancelotti's tenure, though a formal bid never materialised before the Italian manager's departure.
A significant factor in any potential negotiation is the player's current contractual status at Liverpool. Mac Allister's deal reportedly has just 18 months remaining, a situation that could make a transfer more financially viable for Real Madrid in the upcoming summer window.
Mac Allister's Liverpool Career and Recent Form
Since his arrival from Brighton in 2023, the 27-year-old World Cup winner has established himself as a key component of Liverpool's midfield. To date, he has made 129 appearances for the Reds, contributing 17 goals.
His attacking instincts were on full display recently when he scored a brace in Liverpool's emphatic 6-0 Champions League victory over Qarabag. Speaking after the match, Mac Allister expressed his enjoyment of goal-scoring opportunities, stating: "I love getting in the box and I love scoring goals. I know I don't do it very often but I really like it." He also revealed his slight frustration at missing a chance for a hat-trick during the fixture.
Real Madrid's Broader Transfer Strategy
Mac Allister is understood to be one of several midfield options under consideration by Real Madrid's recruitment team as they plan for the summer transfer window. The club is also reportedly monitoring other talents, including:
- Nico Paz (Como) - Real Madrid hold a €9 million buy-back clause
- Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar) - valued around €60 million by his Dutch club
- Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) - with a price tag exceeding £100 million
Beyond midfield reinforcements, Real Madrid are also expected to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The anticipated departure of Dani Carvajal would leave the club with only one conventional right-back: former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose debut season in Spain has been hampered by injuries, limiting him to just 11 appearances so far.
This renewed interest in Mac Allister signals Real Madrid's continued strategy of targeting proven Premier League talent, while Liverpool face the prospect of losing another key player to European rivals as contract situations create potential opportunities in the transfer market.
