Manchester United are weighing up a shock move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister ahead of the summer transfer window.
Bringing a brand new midfielder to Old Trafford is United’s priority this summer and the Red Devils have been linked with Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton.
Ruben Amorim was left disillusioned by United’s failure to sign a brand new midfielder last summer and the necessity for reinforcements in that area of the pitch will only grow once Casemiro leaves at the tip of the season.
England international Anderson is believed to be Manchester United’s No. 1 goal but Nottingham Forest are expected to demand as much as £100m for the 23-year-old.
Brighton’s Baleba, who was in talks with United last summer, and Crystal Palace’s Wharton are valued in the identical price bracket despite mixed seasons at their current clubs.
Manchester United are also other options and are weighing up a shock move for Liverpool star Mac Allister, in response to the Each day Mirror.
Old Trafford bosses are said to be ‘keeping close tabs’ on Mac Allister amid speculation he could leave Anfield at the tip of the season.
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Signed for £55m from Brighton in 2023, Mac Allister has remodeled 100 appearances for the Reds and helped Arne Slot’s side win the Premier League last season.
The World Cup winner has been less effective this term, nevertheless, and is yet to contribute a goal within the Premier League.
Mac Allister is contracted to Liverpool for an additional season nevertheless it has been suggested that he could leave Merseyside this summer if the proper opportunity presents itself.
Manchester United are aware signing a player from bitter rivals Liverpool could be difficult and easily unattainable were they to miss out on the Champions League.
The Red Devils were outside of the top-four on the time of Ruben Amorim’s sacking but have climbed back into the Champions League places under caretaker boss Michael Carrick.
There are due to this fact several obstacles to a deal but United co-owner Ratcliffe has nevertheless registered an interest in bringing the 27-year-old to Old Trafford.
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