Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber spoke about midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s future amidst reported curiosity from Liverpool and Manchester United.
Mac Allister was considered one of Argentina’s most necessary gamers through the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His wealthy vein of kind has attracted curiosity from high Premier League sides. Liverpool and Manchester United are eager on securing a deal for the participant (through talkSPORT).
Barber offered an replace on the Argentine’s future, telling talkSPORT:
“With Alexis, we sat down earlier than the World Cup together with his father, Carlos, and his agent. That was about ensuring Alexis was as settled as attainable earlier than the World Cup purpose. And afterwards, we ensured he acquired again centered on the Premier League – to his credit score he completely has executed. Has carried out very, very effectively.”
Barber added:
“What the summer time brings? We don’t know. What we do know is our gamers will come below plenty of scrutiny and curiosity. And we are going to handle that, as we at all times do, when and if it occurs.”
Mac Allister, 24, has made 30 appearances for Brighton throughout competitions this season, scoring 10 targets and offering two assists. Since his 2019 transfer to Brighton from Argentinos Jrs, he scored 18 targets and has offered eight assists in 102 matches for the Premier League membership.
Liverpool and Manchester United goal Alexis Mac Allister’s father beforehand spoke about his future
Alexis Mac Allister caught the eye of high European golf equipment through the 2022 FIFA World Cup, serving to Argentina win the trophy. He established himself as a vital participant on the coronary heart of their midfield, registering one purpose and one help in six video games.
The participant’s father, Carlos Mac Allister, offered an replace on Alexis’ future after the match in Qatar. Whereas he did not identify golf equipment like Manchester United or Liverpool, Carlos acknowledged that there’s curiosity from massive golf equipment. He stated (through Liverpool Echo):
“Right this moment he’s simply starting his profession in Europe, however on the way in which again when he decides to settle in Argentina once more, he will certainly wish to play in Boca, even whether it is for some time, to complete thanking and demonstrating the extent that it could possibly have in a membership of this nature in Argentina.”
Carlos added:
“Usually the subsequent [transfer window] will discover him taking part in in one other establishment, we don’t know which one. The talks are simply starting normally, however it’s probably that Alexis will already be taking part in in one other crew subsequent July.”
The Merseysiders are probably to make use of the summer time market to signal at the very least one midfielder. Manchester United are additionally anticipated so as to add depth to their midfield.
Each arch-rivals now look set for an off-the-pitch battle for Mac Allister.