United aim to break 60-year record with Mac Allister signing | OneFootball

The European transfer market could be shaken up by a historic and highly controversial deal. According to the British newspaper Daily Mirror, Manchester United has its sights set on Alexis Mac Allister to rebuild their midfield. The “Red Devils” are reportedly willing to make a “surprising offer” for the 27-year-old midfielder, who is currently one of Liverpool’s undisputed stars.

The United management plans to finalize the move in the middle of the year, once the 2026 World Cup is over. However, the negotiation will not be easy: the player from La Pampa has a release clause of 85 million euros. Given this amount, the Manchester club does not rule out including players as part of the deal to facilitate the Argentine’s departure from Anfield.

A leap that would break decades of history

If it goes through, the transfer would cause a shock among fans due to the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. To find a direct precedent of a player moving from one team to the other, you have to go back to 1964, when Phil Chisnall made that switch. Mac Allister, who joined Liverpool in 2023 from Brighton, was a key figure in winning the 2024 Carabao Cup and the 2025 Premier League.

Contrasting presents in search of solutions

The news comes at a time of uncertainty for both giants. Liverpool is going through an inconsistent campaign, sitting in sixth place with 42 points and facing the real risk of missing out on the Champions League. Meanwhile, Manchester United is desperately trying to escape a sporting crisis that has lasted more than a decade, including an almost 13-year drought without lifting the English league title.

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