Liverpool have opened talks with Alexis Mac Allister‘s representatives over a new long-term contract as part of their wider plans to tie down Arne Slot‘s key midfielders.
Mac Allister signed a five-year deal upon his move from Brighton to Liverpool in 2023, meaning he still has two-and-a-half years remaining on his current terms.
But having established himself as a key player for first Jurgen Klopp and now Slot, the club are moving to reward him with an extended contract.
According to the Mail‘s Lewis Steele, talks are now underway over a new deal for the World Cup winner, though he describes these as “very preliminary” at this stage.
This comes with Liverpool also looking to agree new terms with Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, while Curtis Jones will almost certainly be in line for a new deal too.
It has not been the best season for Mac Allister on a personal level, with the 26-year-old struggling for fitness in the opening months of the campaign after an early end to 2024/25.
But he has stepped things up in recent weeks and has particularly impressed at the tip of Slot’s midfield diamond, while the more energetic Szoboszlai and Jones have provided support.
There has been speculation over a possible move to Real Madrid but Steele maintains that Mac Allister “loves playing for Liverpool” and there is no indication he would look to move on.
Why are Liverpool offering Alexis Mac Allister a new contract?
3D36C73 Liverpool, UK. 4th Nov, 2025. Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool celebrates scoring their first goal during the Liverpool vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture credit should read: James Baylis/Sportimage Credit: Sportimage Ltd/Alamy Live News
Liverpool will of course be mindful of avoiding more situations unfolding similar to those seen with Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and now Ibrahima Konate.
Instead it is imperative for the club to stay proactive in offering new deals to players who deserve them in a timely manner.
Given Mac Allister, Szoboszlai and Gravenberch will have two years left on their contracts at the end of the season, that would typically be the period when players either consider their options or clubs consider selling.
There is clearly little interest in cashing in on any of Slot’s midfielders and therefore, bar any ridiculous demands, it stands to reason that these early talks will progress in the coming months.