{
  "id": 11770465,
  "title": "Xabi Alonso plot to lure Liverpool midfielder to Chelsea in January deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/xabi-alonso-plot-to-lure-liverpool-midfielder-to-chelsea-in-january",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T21:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/xabi-alonso-plot-lure-liverpool-211000803.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Liverpool on red alert as doors open to major January move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/liverpool-on-red-alert-as-doors-open-to-major-january-move",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}