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Alexis Mac Allister Makes Liverpool Loyalty Clear Amid Madrid and Bayern Interest

Madrid Eye Another Anfield Asset

The ongoing fascination of Real Madrid with Liverpool’s top-tier talent has again surfaced. After securing Trent Alexander-Arnold for £8.5million to bolster their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup squad, the Spanish giants now appear focused on Ibrahima Konate and Alexis Mac Allister.

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As reported by TeamTalk, Konate has communicated his reluctance to extend his stay at Anfield, with a strong preference for a move to Madrid over Paris Saint-Germain. This has naturally raised questions over the future of Mac Allister, who was instrumental in Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning season under Arne Slot.

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Madrid’s pursuit is being driven by none other than Xabi Alonso, whose interest in Mac Allister reflects a continued effort to modernise and reinforce Madrid’s midfield. Yet the Argentine’s own position appears to suggest this will not be a straightforward acquisition.

Firm Response to Bayern Enquiry

Mac Allister’s recent stance sends a strong signal. Bayern Munich reportedly made an official offer for the 26-year-old a few weeks ago, but according to Defensa Central, the midfielder turned it down flat.

The report labels it “a clear message to both Real Madrid and Liverpool,” indicating that Mac Allister has no intention of being lured away lightly. It is not just a rejection of a new challenge in the Bundesliga, but a vote of confidence in his role at Liverpool.

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The rejection also hints at his contentment under Slot, a manager who clearly values him highly. The former Brighton player made 30 Premier League starts and a further seven in the Champions League last season, often functioning as a linchpin in the midfield structure.

Slot’s Trust in Mac Allister

Arne Slot has never been shy in praising Mac Allister’s dual qualities, both in and out of possession.

“I don’t think he is underrated by me because he played maybe every game or close to every game,” Slot said in May. “Very important player, game intelligence, so comfortable on the ball, but what makes him even more special to me is… he combines this great game intelligence, great on the ball, but (with) a tenacity without the ball.”

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Such a blend of creativity and tenacity is rare. Slot’s public endorsement underscores just how central Mac Allister has become in his plans. His tactical intelligence and pressing ability define Slot’s high-octane, structured approach, and his absence would likely demand a complete reshaping of the midfield.

Madrid’s Hurdle: The £87 Million Barrier

Despite Madrid’s interest, Liverpool are understood to have placed a valuation of at least €100 million (£87 million) on the midfielder, as per Defensa Central. Given the reluctance within the Bernabeu hierarchy to meet that figure, any transfer this summer appears unlikely.

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Mac Allister’s current deal runs until 2028, giving Liverpool significant leverage. While Madrid will no doubt continue monitoring the situation, the blend of the player’s happiness at Anfield, Slot’s backing and the financial demands involved make this one of the more complicated sagas of the summer.

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For Liverpool supporters, this is precisely the sort of story that reinforces the new era under Arne Slot. After the emotional exit of Jurgen Klopp, the natural fear was that the club’s elite players might seek fresh starts elsewhere. Instead, what we are seeing with Alexis Mac Allister is the opposite.

This isn’t just about rejecting Bayern or hesitating over Madrid. It is about a player who has bought into what Liverpool are building under Slot. He was central to the 2024-25 Premier League triumph, not only in terms of technical quality but in setting the standard for intensity and tactical discipline.

Mac Allister’s commitment is emblematic of the broader buy-in Slot has inspired. That loyalty is priceless. To fend off Bayern and delay Madrid, in the current climate, is no small feat. It sends a wider message that Liverpool are no longer a selling club. They are a destination again.

For fans, hearing their manager call a player “one of the few players in the world” with such attributes is more than reassuring. It is a clear indication that the culture Klopp built is not only intact but evolving into something new, driven by a manager with a vision and a squad that wants to be part of it.