Despite having accepted personal terms with Alexis MacAllister, Liverpool are apparently unwilling to meet Brighton & Hove Albion’s £70 million asking price
According to 90min, the Reds have expressed concerns about paying such a large amount for the 24-year-old, but a deal is still possible despite Liverpool’s refusal to fulfill Brighton’s demands for Mac Allister.
The Argentine international is set to become Liverpool’s first summer signing, according to the report, as Jurgen Klopp looks to restructure his midfield options in the coming weeks, with Mac Allister a player who may be ideal for the Anfield side.
Former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer described him as a ‘unbelievable’ talent, and the Brighton midfielder has been one of the finest in the Premier League this season, as well as establishing himself as an international star with Argentina.
Given Mac Allister’s performance this season, the Seagulls’ £70 million valuation makes sense. Given Liverpool’s restricted buying capacity this summer, it’s natural that the Reds are adamant on paying Brighton’s full asking price.
Brighton’s wish to sign Mac Allister must be accommodated by Liverpool.
Based on his total performance for Brighton over the last few seasons, £70 million may appear to be an overpayment. However, if Liverpool is to get the 24-year-old to Merseyside in a timely manner, the transfer price must be paid.
Liverpool, as we all know, are seeking to acquire more than one midfielder this summer, and while Mac Allister is expected to be the Reds’ most expensive signing, £70 million may appear to be a value if the Argentine hits the ground running at Anfield.
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Liverpool sorely needs midfield reinforcements, as Fabinho, Thiago, and Jordan Henderson have all struggled to replicate their influence from last season. Thomas Lemar, a France international, has spent the last four and a half years with Atletico Madrid after joining the club in 2012.
However, it does not appear like he will sign fresh terms in Spain, where Atletico Madrid is looking to save costs. And if he decides to join Liverpool, the 27-year-old offensive midfielder boasts all of the characteristics required to thrive in England.
If a deal for Lemar falls through, Klopp could turn his attention to Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. The 24-year-old came through the youth at his current club and has gone on to score 41 goals and assist 35 times in 224 first-team appearances.
Aouar has been in and out of the starting lineup due to injuries this season. He would, however, give Klopp a new option in the Reds’ midfield if the German can persuade the player to join the club.
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Liverpool must also improve their defense, which has struggled to stop opposing attackers this season. Evan Ndicka, who has spent the last four and a half seasons at Eintracht Frankfurt, is a possible replacement for Virgil van Dijk at center-back.
The 23-year-old played in all six of Frankfurt’s Champions League group games this season, as the club advanced to the final 16 of Europe’s top club competition.
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After struggling to stop opposing attackers this season, Liverpool must also enhance their defense. Evan Ndicka, who has spent the last four and a half seasons with Eintracht Frankfurt, is a possible replacement for Virgil van Dijk at centre-back.
The 23-year-old played in all six of Frankfurt’s Champions League group games this season, helping the club reach the final 16 of Europe’s top club competition.
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Athletic Bilbao’s Inigo Martinez could be a target for Liverpool. The 31-year-old, who has 19 Spain caps, has been troubled by knee and foot injuries this season but has played in nearly 350 La Liga games in his career. Martinez received two caps last year despite not being named to his country’s World Cup squad. And his club and international experience could help Klopp’s team.
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