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Real Madrid Eye Mac Allister as Modric Successor – Liverpool on Alert

Madrid’s Midfield Puzzle

Real Madrid’s midfield revolution is edging ever closer to a pivotal turning point. With Luka Modrić preparing to take his final bow at the Santiago Bernabéu, the club’s next move feels both inevitable and monumental. In a bid to replace a legend, Xabi Alonso and Los Blancos are circling Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister, targeting the Argentine as the natural heir to Modrić’s creative throne.

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Modrić’s contribution to Madrid has been seismic – a blend of poise, precision, and perennial class. Replacing him is no simple task. But, according to Fichajes, the club believes Mac Allister has the right blend of intelligence, vision, and leadership to continue that legacy.

Mac Allister’s Rise at Anfield

Since joining Liverpool, Mac Allister has rapidly become indispensable. “His leading role in Liverpool’s system has made him an untouchable figure for Arne Slot,” reads the original report. His influence has grown across multiple competitions, and it’s no surprise that Europe’s elite are taking notice.

What makes Mac Allister so attractive to Real Madrid is his ability to dictate tempo, find pockets of space, and transition between defence and attack with almost Modrić-like efficiency. At just 26, he’s entering his prime years, offering both immediate quality and long-term value.

Valuation and Complexity

Any potential move will not be straightforward. “The Argentine’s value is around €90 million,” Fichajes states, with Liverpool reluctant to part ways with one of their key assets. The club’s new leadership under Arne Slot and their ambitions for the post-Klopp era make the idea of selling such a crucial cog in midfield particularly unpalatable.

Yet Madrid rarely act without precision. Overseen by talent-spotting specialist Juni Calafat – the architect behind signings like Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo – this pursuit has the hallmarks of another meticulously planned Madrid operation.

Strategic Significance

For Real Madrid, Mac Allister is more than just a replacement. “Madrid believes his profile fits perfectly with the club’s new roadmap,” the report adds. This is a move not rooted in nostalgia but in the future. With Modrić departing, the baton must pass – and Madrid want a player who can lead, not simply follow.

Mac Allister offers a compelling blend of Premier League intensity and international flair, a combination that could slot neatly into Madrid’s evolving identity under Xabi Alonso.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

From a Liverpool supporter’s perspective, this report will be met with a familiar mix of anxiety and defiance. While Real Madrid’s interest in Alexis Mac Allister is flattering, it also feels like déjà vu. Whether it was Xabi Alonso, Javier Mascherano, or Philippe Coutinho, Liverpool fans have seen the story before – star player rises, Spanish giant swoops.

The price tag – €90 million – might reflect his worth on paper, but fans know full well how irreplaceable he is in practice. Mac Allister isn’t just a technical presence in midfield; he’s a stabilising force in a ever improving midfield.

The concern is that Real Madrid usually get what they want. Their lure – trophies, glamour, history – can prove irresistible. But Liverpool should fight to retain him with every ounce of their ambition. Mac Allister must be central to the next chapter, not a lucrative footnote in someone else’s.

If the club sell now, it risks sending the wrong message: that even the new era has old vulnerabilities.