The midfielder has already made up his mind about his future: after being pursued by several clubs in the Premier League, he decided to accept the offer to turn red.
The 2022/23 Premier League season closes with Manchester City clinching another title, the third in a row, forcing the rest of the top teams, especially those in the famous Big Six, to rethink how to challenge Pep Guardiola’s juggernaut. Liverpool, last to seize such momentum in 2019-2020, now emerges as the first to pull off a major signing that could shift the balance of power in English football.
Since shining at the World Cup, where he emerged as one of Argentina’s standout players, Alexis MacAllister has become one of the most coveted names among the top clubs in England. His World Cup exploits were significant, but it was his role in Brighton & Hove Albion’s historic campaign that truly propelled him, with ten goals in 32 appearances underscoring his value and versatility as a midfielder who can orchestrate play and score when needed.
Observed by Manchester United and Chelsea, and even courted by Mauricio Pochettino to rekindle his partnership with Enzo Fernández, the Red Devils and the Blues weighed their options. In the end, it was Liverpool that pressed most decisively, signaling intent with a concrete bid and securing the player’s consent, alongside the club that had previously secured his services when he moved away from Boca Juniors. The decision reflected a clear plan to strengthen midfield depth and inject fresh energy into a squad built on resilience and high-velocity pressing.
While the deal remains unofficial and figures remain undisclosed, estimates place the transfer at around 70 million euros, a figure that would be announced once the current Premier League season concludes and contractual formalities are completed. If confirmed, the move would mark a bold investment in a player who blends technical quality with the stamina to cover wide areas of the pitch and contribute in both defensive and offensive phases.