Chelsea Target £70 Million Move for Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister

Chelsea are preparing a £70 million approach for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, with head coach Xabi Alonso identifying the Argentina international as a priority midfield target.

According to Fichajes, Chelsea will test Liverpool’s willingness to sell by tabling a proposal worth around £70 million, contingent on the Merseyside club signalling any openness to negotiations. Mac Allister has been singled out as one of Alonso’s leading targets as the new Chelsea head coach looks to reshape the engine room at Stamford Bridge.

Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion and has since become one of their most influential figures. His composure in possession, technical quality and capacity to control tempo have established him as a central piece at Anfield. His performances for Argentina have only cemented his standing as one of Europe’s top midfielders.

Completing the deal presents significant obstacles. Liverpool have given little indication they intend to sell the 27-year-old, who is tied to a long-term contract. New manager Andoni Iraola has already made clear that retaining key personnel is a priority, with Mac Allister regarded as integral to Liverpool’s plans for the season ahead.

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Real Madrid Also Monitoring Mac Allister

Real Madrid have also been linked with the midfielder, adding another layer of competition to any potential pursuit. Liverpool remain Mac Allister’s current priority, and Iraola’s public commitment to keeping his best players reinforces how difficult any move will be. Unless the Reds shift their stance and the fee climbs well beyond £70 million, Chelsea’s path to signing him is narrow.

Chelsea’s interest remains at the monitoring stage, with no formal bid submitted. The reported willingness to spend £70 million signals just how highly Mac Allister is rated at Stamford Bridge. With Enzo Fernandez facing an uncertain future at the club, his compatriot has been identified as a potential like-for-like replacement at the elite level.

Mac Allister has already proven his quality in English football across two clubs. The prospect of Barcelona‘s rivals Real Madrid entering the race with a concrete offer could complicate Chelsea’s chances considerably, given the appeal of a move to Spain. If the Spanish club accelerates its interest, convincing Mac Allister to choose west London becomes a harder proposition.

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