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Alexis Mac Allister: Situation summary

Alexis Mac Allister arrived from from Brighton in 2023 on a five‑year contract to 2028, worth around £150,000 per week plus bonuses, and talks over an improved extension have been opened as part of plans to secure Arne Slot’s key midfielders.

He has become one of the mainstays of Liverpool’s midfield, used as both a deep‑lying playmaker and advanced No 8, and is part of the core leadership group on and off the pitch.

At the same time, there is sustained reporting of genuine Real Madrid interest ahead of 2026, with Spanish and English outlets repeatedly linking him as a preferred target for their next midfield refresh.

Publicly, Mac Allister has stressed that he is very happy at Liverpool and not agitating to leave, but internally the club are aware that a very high offer from Madrid could force a decision within the next 12–18 months.

For now he is a locked‑in starter, yet the Bernabéu noise means his long‑term Anfield future is less secure than his performances alone would suggest.

Analysis

“The biggest obstacle is clear. Liverpool doesn't want to sell,” the report reads.

“He's a key player in their system, and he's under contract. That would significantly increase the cost of the transfer.

“In today's market, any move of this magnitude demands a hefty sum.”

It’s clear Mac Allister has got some work to do in order to get back to his consistent best. Injury problems towards the end of last season curtailed his campaign and he lacked rhythm at the outset of the 2025/26 season after missing pre-season.

The No10 has scored a couple of goals in recent matches against Nottingham Forest and West Ham - emphasising his key-player status in the squad.