Liverpool transfer news as the Reds are reportedly set for talks with Alexis Mac Allister over his future, while Alex Scott has been told which club he should choose
Alexis Mac Allister has been angling for a new contract at Liverpool
Alexis Mac Allister has been angling for a new contract at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool team really looks as though it’s starting to take shape now — not that the club should pass up the opportunity to strengthen if it’s there in January.
Wednesday’s win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup was another positive sign, with the Reds’ youngsters repaying the faith shown in them by Iraola. Another big test lies in wait though, with Arsenal to come on Sunday.
Regardless of the result against the Gunners, fans will be happy with what they’re seeing at the moment. That being said, there are some areas for improvement, and it won’t be long until the club gets the opportunity to make some more new additions.
Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds.
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
Liverpool will open talks with Alexis Mac Allister as it prepares a new contract offer for the midfielder, according to WinWin.
Although it might not seem like the most conventional source, the Middle East outlet has carried a number of interviews with Mac Allister’s father, Carlos, previously, and also broke the news of the Reds triggering the option on Alisson Becker’s contract earlier this year.
It seems Mac Allister won’t be short of options if a new contract at Liverpool doesn’t happen, with Manchester City and Atletico Madrid said to be keeping a close eye on his situation.
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Liverpool.com says: It's hard to argue that Mac Allister doesn't deserve a new contract based on his performances so far this season. If he keeps playing as he has done, it will become a bit of a no-brainer for Liverpool. His comments about being denied a new deal during the summer were a little strange, but if that's a sign that he wants to stay, then hopefully he'll get his wish.
Alex Scott (Bournemouth)
Alex Scott has been urged to choose Liverpool over Chelsea if he is to leave Bournemouth in January.
Both clubs have been linked with the 23-year-old, with the Blues having failed in their attempts to sign him during the summer, but Glen Johnson, who played for both clubs, feels a move to Anfield would be the better option.
Alex Scott has been linked with both Liverpool and Chelsea
Alex Scott has been linked with both Liverpool and Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)
“As of today, I’d have to say Liverpool,” the former right-back told Betfred. "That’s not necessarily due to him getting more game time or anything like that, but I’m saying it more from the perspective of Liverpool as a club being a lot more stable and they’re going in a better direction.
“I’d choose Liverpool purely for stability, but I’m not sure which club he’d get more game time at to be honest. You can certainly understand why both clubs are interested in him though.”
Liverpool.com says: Let's hope Scott was watching the game on Wednesday! There is plenty going in his favor at Liverpool, so if the Reds are interested, you'd like to think he might see a move to Anfield as the better option.