In an interview carried out throughout his post-season vacation, Alexis Mac Allister was immediately requested about stories claiming he’ll be part of Liverpool.
The midfielder was, unsurprisingly, diplomatic in his response.
Mac Allister spoke with Argentine outlet Infobae in Miami this week, with journalist Federico Roman presenting him with claims from TyC Sports activities that he’s “one step away” from a transfer to Anfield.
“I’m very calm, as a result of I even have the potential for [staying at] a membership like Brighton, [who stayed with me] always and by which I actually get pleasure from being,” he replied.
“If I do not need to go away the membership I’ll proceed to be very comfortable there.
“However I’m conscious that there are prospects, and if an excellent provide arrives for the membership and for me we are going to consider it.”
When later requested about his expertise within the Premier League, nevertheless, Mac Allister admitted his “subsequent membership” would even be in England.
“I’ve little doubt that as we speak it’s one of the best league to play in and that’s the reason I’m conscious that I would love my subsequent membership to be within the Premier League,” he stated.
“I actually get pleasure from being there and the reality is that folks have at all times handled me [well] within the nation, and that is essential to me.”
Liverpool are believed to be closing on a deal for Mac Allister that will be within the area of £60 million, with the participant stated to have agreed a five-year contract value £100,000 per week.
It’s unclear how shut the deal is to going by, notably because the participant is at present on vacation after an extended season that noticed him safe Europa League soccer for Brighton and win the World Cup with Argentina.
However negotiations are being led by the 24-year-old’s father, Carlos Mac Allister, with TyC Sports activities journalist German Garcia Grova claiming talks over the “last details” have taken place this week.
There needs to be no shock that Mac Allister is taking a cautious stance when confronted with questions over his future, as he clearly has a powerful affection for Brighton.
Nevertheless, as he stated, a “good provide” would open the door for a transfer from the AMEX, with the south-coast membership seemingly resigned to dropping him.