Manchester United are considering an audacious move to sign Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool this summer, according to the Daily Star, in what would be the first transfer of its kind in more than 60 years.
United will be in the market for a midfield reinforcements in the summer transfer window, with Casemiro leaving the club at the end of his contract.
A number of high-profile names have already been linked with a move to Old Trafford, with Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton understood to be high on the club’s radar.
Sandro Tonali has also emerged as a potential new signing, having been linked with a shock move to Arsenal on deadline day of the January transfer window.
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It is clear a new midfielder – or two – could be on the way to Old Trafford, although the identity of those that are signed may have to wait until a new head coach is appointed.
Michael Carrick is in the hotseat currently and will stake his claim to be the permanent manager come the end of the campaign, but it is likely United will bring in someone else, with the likes of Oliver Glasner and Roberto De Zerbi linked with the post.
Mac Allister has struggled to find his best form under Arne Slot this season – although the same could be said for most Reds players, who have underwhelmed in the defence of the Premier League title they won in 2024/25.
The Argentinian has a contract at Anfield until 2028, which means he has two years left on his deal come the summer. That would be the perfect time for Liverpool to sell him, were they interested in doing so, to get the most money from him.
Jurgen Klopp Loved Alexis Mac Allister
Rumours have circulated that he could leave Liverpool this summer, although the World Cup winner would certainly tarnish his reputation with Reds supporters were he to end up at Old Trafford.
Speaking before a game with Manchester United in 2024, former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: “How can you not love a player like him? Or a boy like him? He’s incredible.
“He’s educated in the best possible way. He’s really polite, confident, funny, smart – and an incredible footballer. Oh my God!”
Mac Allister would be a signing that would turn heads, given no player has crossed the divide from Liverpool to Manchester United in the modern day era. That makes any chance of a move highly unlikely.
Liverpool expert David Lynch described Mac Allister as “world-class at everything” last season, claiming he was the “best central midfielder in the league”.
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We asked ChatGPT if he would be a good signing for United, regardless. Here was the conclusion:
Mac Allister’s technical ability, versatility, and intelligence make him a quality midfielder who could improve United’s control and balance in midfield.
He’s arguably better suited as part of a midfield trio or paired with a defensive specialist, rather than as the sole creative or holding figure.
His consistent high-level performances and adaptability mean he’d likely be a positive long-term acquisition if United build their midfield around his strengths.
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