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Alexis Mac Allister contract latest as Liverpool weigh next move

Alexis Mac Allister remains one of the more closely watched names in Liverpool’s squad planning, with his contract situation still unresolved heading into the new season. After a disappointing 2025/26 campaign at club level, attention has naturally shifted towards what comes next for the Argentina midfielder, particularly with Real Madrid again being linked and no fresh agreement yet on the table.

As reported by Aadam Patel for BBC Sport, the current position is clear. “Mac Allister is still on the five-year deal he signed at Liverpool when he arrived in the summer of 2023, so he still has two seasons left on his contract, but it’s worth noting that currently there are no talks over a new deal nor is Mac Allister in active talks with another club.” That places Liverpool in a relatively calm space for now, even if the background noise is unlikely to disappear.

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Real Madrid’s admiration has become a recurring part of the conversation, and that alone ensures scrutiny. Mac Allister’s camp has already indicated there are no current discussions with Liverpool over an extension, which adds a layer of intrigue rather than urgency. From Liverpool’s perspective, there is still time, but elite clubs often prefer clarity before uncertainty grows.

Mac Allister’s standing on the international stage remains strong. While Liverpool’s season fell below expectations, he has continued to play a major role for Argentina during the World Cup, underlining why he remains such an important asset. His reliability, technical quality and intelligence in midfield still make him central to Liverpool’s medium-term thinking.

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The wider context matters. Dominik Szoboszlai, whose deal also runs to 2028, is already in talks over improved terms, while Ryan Gravenberch signed a new contract in May. That sequencing suggests Liverpool are working through priorities rather than signalling any change in their view of Mac Allister.

Patel adds: “When you consider that Dominik Szoboszlai – whose contract also ends in 2028 – is in talks over a new deal and Ryan Gravenberch signed a new deal in May, the expectation is that movement on that front for Mac Allister would be expected over the course of the next season.” For Liverpool, that is likely to be the key point. If performances stabilise under Andoni Iraola, this could quickly become less of a concern and more of a routine renewal.

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From a Liverpool perspective, this feels like one to watch closely, but not one to panic over. Mac Allister had a season where he looked below his best, though that applied to much of the side. It would be a mistake to let one poor campaign distort the bigger picture around his value.

He remains one of the smartest midfielders in the squad, someone who can control tempo, receive under pressure and connect different phases of play. Those qualities do not disappear overnight. If anything, a reset under Iraola could suit him, especially if Liverpool become more coherent structurally and sharper without the ball.

The concern for fans will be familiar. Once Real Madrid are mentioned often enough, anxiety grows. Supporters have seen how quickly speculation can gather pace when contract talks are not moving. Liverpool would be wise to get ahead of that where possible, even if there is no immediate danger.

There is also the message it sends internally. If Szoboszlai is in talks and Gravenberch has already signed, then Mac Allister’s situation stands out more. That does not mean there is a problem, but it does mean the club should move with purpose when the time is right.

For now, the sensible view is that Liverpool still hold a strong position. He has two years left, he is still highly regarded, and there is every chance a better season changes the mood around this entirely. Fans will hope that happens quickly.