World Cup winner edges closer to Liverpool move, says goodbye to teammates

World Cup winner edges closer to Liverpool move, says goodbye to teammates

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 19:24 - 26.05.2023

Liverpool are reportedly close to sealing a deal for Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister as Jurgen Klopp’s first signing of the summer.

Brighton’s Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is reportedly close to completing a move to Liverpool. 

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Mac Allister's Brighton future

The World Cup winner has been in splendid form for Brighton this season and was also instrumental in Argentina’s triumph in Qatar. 

Mac Allister has been linked with a summer exit ever since his exploits at the World Cup with clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal linked. 

Mac Allister close to Liverpool move

However, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are now heavy favourites and the Ress hope to seal a deal in as little as a few weeks. 

The report goes on to say that MacAllister is set to say his goodbye to Brighton teammates after the Seagulls final game of the season on Sunday against ….

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp will hope the Argentine midfielder is the first of many exciting new additions to his squad as the Anfield side aim to rebuild in a bid to return to their status as one of Europe’s elite next season. 

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