Liverpool Football Club is on the brink of making Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister their first signing of the summer transfer window. The Argentine international is anticipated to join the Reds this week, before the official opening of the Premier League transfer market on Wednesday, June 14th. As supporters eagerly await confirmation from the club.
Transfer Fee: A Bargain for Liverpool?
In May, Sky Sports indicated that Brighton had set an asking price of over £70 million for Mac Allister. However, more recent reports suggest Liverpool will pay a significantly lower fee. The rumored sum has since dropped to £60 million, but renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano asserts the actual cost is “way less” than that and may be under £45 million. CBS Sports’ Ben Jacobs supports this claim, revealing that the fee could be just below £45 million due to a release clause in the player’s contract signed last October.
Mac Allister’s New Contract and Wages
Mac Allister is poised to sign a five-year deal with Liverpool after agreeing to personal terms. This contract will keep him at Anfield until June 2028, when he will be 29 years old. Although the specifics of his wages remain unconfirmed, Spotrac states that he currently earns £50,000 per week playing for Brighton.
A Step Forward, But Challenges Remain for Liverpool
Despite the swift move to sign Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool’s summer transfer activity has not yet addressed a significant concern in Jurgen Klopp’s squad. The addition of the World Cup winner is a step in the right direction, but a glaring gap remains that the club must address in the coming months to ensure a successful campaign.
