Real Madrid transfer move for £35m Liverpool ace described as 'not imminent', he's 'happy' at Anfield
Real Madrid have been credited with an interest in several Liverpool players but one is not expected to join the Spanish giants anytime soon
Liverpool could well be getting sick of the sight of Real Madrid when it comes to the transfer market - but the Spanish club’s interest in one Reds star is reportedly not expected to ramp up anytime soon.
Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Los Blancos in the summer and returned to Anfield amid a chorus of boos on Tuesday night as the Reds beat Xabi Alonso’s side 1-0 in the Champions League.
Alexis Mac Allister scored the winner in that game as his powerful header was enough to beat an inspired Thibaut Courtois. The Argentinian midfielder has been linked with a move to Madrid previously but any potential move to the Spanish capital is not expected anytime soon.
That is according to Football Insider journalist, Peter O’Rourke who was discussing Mac Allister’s future on the Inside Track podcast.
Alexis Mac Allister not expected to make Real Madrid move anytime soon
O’Rourke said: “This speculation about Mac Allister and Real Madrid has been going on for a while now.
“The last few transfer windows, there has been talk about it. You just never know. “Obviously we know that Real Madrid are probably missing a midfielder right now. They haven’t really replaced Tony Kroos or Luka Modric in that midfield engine room.
“His dad previously has spoken about it before saying he was flattered by the interest and would never rule out a move to such a big club like Real Madrid.
“To be fair to the player, he played down speculation in the summer saying he is happy at Liverpool and there had been no contact made.
“As it stands right now, it’s just speculation. He’s happy at Liverpool, Liverpool are happy with McAlister. So I don’t expect any move imminently on that one in there. As I said, Madrid, I’m sure we’ll be looking at a number of players as they normally do.”
Alexis Mac Allister impact since £35m Liverpool move
Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2023 for £35m. He is under contract for another two-and-a-half years and has proven to be a shrewd signing by the club.
He has made 110 appearances for Liverpool since his move to Anfield, scoring 15 goals and providing 15 assists.
Speaking about the importance of the player, Slot said back in May: "I don't think he is underrated by me because he played maybe every game or close to every game.
"Maybe the few times he didn't play that was because he needed rest or he got a knock, so he couldn't play.
"[He's a] very important player, [has] game intelligence [and is] so comfortable on the ball.
"But what makes him even more special to me is normally players that have so much game inside and are so comfortable on the ball are not as aggressive and intense without the ball.
"He is one of the few players in the world that combines this great game intelligence, great on the ball, but [with] a tenacity without the ball. In our midfield, he stands out in terms of tenacity."