Manchester United have been shockingly linked with Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister this week and that will excite Red Devils star Lisandro Martinez.
Ineos want to strengthen Manchester United’s midfield in the summer, and The Express are reporting that there is interest in Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister.
Back in 2023, United were showing interest in Mac Allister, but he ended up joining arch-rivals Liverpool in a £35 million deal instead.
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Mac Allister went on to play a pivotal role in Liverpool’s Premier League title success in 2024/25, but it seems he could be in line to leave Anfield in the summer.
If United are showing interest, that will please United defender Lisandro Martinez, who shares a close bond with the 27-year-old.
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Lisandro Martinez has ‘incredible’ bond with Alexis Mac Allister
There are very few players who have played for United and Liverpool over the years, and that is because of the fierce rivalry between the two clubs.
No one in the current United squad brings more passion and aggression to the pitch than Martinez, but the Argentine defender does overlook the Liverpool rivalry when it comes to his friend Mac Allister.
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Mac Allister and Martinez have an “incredible” friendship from their time together with the Argentina national team. They both played their role in winning the 2022 World Cup.
Martinez has given a glowing review of Mac Allister as a player, and the Argentine duo often share messages of support on social media.
For example, Mac Allister showed support after Martinez’s injury back in February.
Fabrizio Romano on Man United and Alexis Mac Allister links
While there have been reports circulating about United’s interest in Mac Allister, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has said otherwise.
In his latest YouTube video, Romano said he is “not aware of anything concrete between United and Alexis Mac Allister.”
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Romano confirmed that United will be in the market for one or maybe two high-profile midfield signings in the summer.
But Ineos are yet to decide their top targets without yet knowing who will be the head coach and whether or not United have qualified for the Champions League.
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