Heading into the summer transfer window, it was clear Liverpool needed to strengthen their midfield.
The Reds’ main target earlier in the year looked to be Jude Bellingham, but the cost of that transfer proved too much, and Jurgen Klopp’s side started prioritising other targets a few months ago. This allowed Real Madrid to swoop in and snap up Bellingham.
Liverpool have since signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for just £35m. The Argentine scored 10 goals in 35 Premier League outings last season and is sure to be a key figure at Anfield:
“It’s a dream come true and I can’t wait,” said Mac Allister on joining Liverpool.
“I wanted to be in [from] the first day of pre-season, so it’s good that everything is done. I’m looking forward to meeting my team-mates.
“It was a fantastic year for me – World Cup, what we achieved with Brighton – but now it’s time to think about Liverpool and try to be a better player and a better human being every day.”
Mac Allister told ESPN Argentina via Anfield Edition: “I had to play twice at Anfield and any player you talk to tells you that it’s crazy how people encourage. Within England, they’re the closest thing to the people of Boca.
“Liverpool are the Boca of England. I really want to start playing there.”
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