Alexis Mac Allister is reportedly wanted by Liverpool’s rivals Man City this summer, but how likely is the move?
Man City linked with shock Mac Allister signing
According to talkSPORT‘s Ben Jacobs, City have “shortlisted” Mac Allister as an option to replace Rodri, but there has been no contact yet.
The influential Spain World Cup winner is looking likely to join Barcelona, leaving a gaping void at the heart of City’s midfield.
Mac Allister is “among the potential options being explored” by Liverpool’s rivals, along with Adam Wharton and Enzo Fernandez.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2026: Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2026: Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
That said, The Athletic have debunked the rumour, saying he is “not likely” to leave the Reds, continuing to be a “key part of the squad” instead.
Mac Allister was way below his best last season, but if Andoni Iraola gets the best out of him, he is an elite midfield option.
We’re taking this exit claim with a pinch of salt.
LFC News: Young trio all heading out on loan?
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 8, 2026: Liverpool's Ifeanyi Ndukwe during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco FC at Anfield. Monaco won 3-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 8, 2026: Liverpool's Ifeanyi Ndukwe during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco FC at Anfield. Monaco won 3-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Liverpool youngster Ifeanyi Ndukwe is set to have his pick of teams this summer, with clubs in six different countries interested in signing him on loan
• James McConnell is expected to leave Liverpool before the end of the transfer window, with Leicester among the clubs keen on a loan deal
• Lewis Koumas is wanted by several clubs on a temporary basis, despite a good pre-season, and This Is Anfield understands Burnley are keen
• New Liverpool signing Ronald Araujo agreed a pay cut to secure his loan move to Anfield, despite claims that he would be among the highest Reds earners
• Wondering why the Ibrahim Mbaye to Liverpool transfer rumours may have gone a bit quiet? Find out HERE!
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Ronald Araujo poses at AXA Training Centre on August 10, 2026 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Ronald Araujo poses at AXA Training Centre on August 10, 2026 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Harry McMullen has looked into Araujo as a player, outlining why he could be better suited to Iraola’s style than Barcelona‘s:
“Araujo’s fit with Andoni Iraola is intriguing. The ability to win 1v1s and defend large spaces is crucial for Iraola.
“But where Barcelona keep a flat backline, Iraola uses a more complex ‘hybrid pressing’ system which requires centre-backs to step up and press the ball receiver from behind – even if that means following a striker all the way into midfield.
“That’s not been Araujo’s game at Barcelona, with Hansi Flick wanting the centre-back pair to stay together and squeeze up to play offside.”
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France's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at the Miami Stadium. Picture date: Saturday July 18, 2026.
France's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at the Miami Stadium. Picture date: Saturday July 18, 2026.
• Bradley Barcola and Mbaye have both been included in Paris Saint-Germain‘s squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash with Aston Villa tomorrow night
• Chelsea have reportedly made a new enquiry about the availability of Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly (Sky Sports)
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Liverpool FC: On this day
Inch perfect ?
A sublime Gerrard free-kick at Villa Park ??? #AVLLIV pic.twitter.com/wNbrOzk9X9
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 3, 2020
On this day in 2007, Steven Gerrard scored a stunning last-gasp free-kick to earn Liverpool a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the season.
The Reds went ahead through a Martin Laursen own goal, but Gareth Barry equalised with a penalty, and it looked like Rafa Benitez‘s side had thrown away two points.
But Gerrard did what he did best endless times in a Liverpool shirt, rescuing his boyhood club when they most needed him.
That win at Villa Park also saw Fernando Torres, Ryan Babel and Andriy Voronin make their Reds debuts.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 15, 2026: Liverpool's Arne Slot before the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Paris, France. 17th May, 2026. Ibrahim Mbaye on the final day of the McDonald’s Ligue 1 season at the Stade Jean Bouin between PSG and Paris FC, on 17 May 2026 – 17/05/2026 – France/Ile-de-France (region)/Paris – Julien Mattia/Le Pictorium Credit: LE PICT
Paris, France. 17th May, 2026. Ibrahim Mbaye on the final day of the McDonald’s Ligue 1 season at the Stade Jean Bouin between PSG and Paris FC, on 17 May 2026 – 17/05/2026 – France/Ile-de-France (region)/Paris – Julien Mattia/Le Pictorium Credit: LE PICT
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