Xabi Alonso plot to lure Liverpool midfielder to Chelsea in January deal
Chelsea SOLD Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City in the closing stages of the summer transfer window. That deal has left a sizeable gap in Xabi Alonso’s midfield with one Liverpool star high up on the...
Chelsea has set its sights on signing Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in January, according to a report in Football Insider. The Blues are concerned about Mac Allister's long-term future at Anfield, as his current contract expires in 2028 and he has not received a new deal. Xabi Alonso, Liverpool's manager, is keen on strengthening his midfield after failing to replace Enzo Fernandez, who moved to Manchester City for a hefty sum.
Mac Allister, who joined Liverpool from Brighton in 2023 for £35 million, has been a key player for the Reds but his recent performance has dipped. Despite a recent recovery, his future at Liverpool remains uncertain. Chelsea is closely monitoring the situation, with a January move for the 27-year-old Argentine not being ruled out.
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