ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER is set to leave Brighton at the end of the season, according to reports.
The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium since his World Cup triumph with Argentina in December.
And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, he is “100% guaranteed” to leave when the summer transfer window opens.
Romano tweeted: “Understand Alexis Mac Allister and his camp consider summer move as 100% guaranteed. The expectation is for an early transfer.
“Alexis will give his best for Brighton until June.
“Liverpool and Man United will discuss with player side soon.”
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly made Mac Allister his top transfer target last week after the Reds pulled out of the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Dortmund have set an asking price of £130million for Bellingham which has been deemed far too expensive by Liverpool officials.
Instead, they have turned their attention to Mac Allister, who is expected to cost around £80m.
However, several other clubs including Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal have also expressed an interest in signing him so a bidding war could ensue.
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Mac Allister’s father, Carlos, recently revealed that the midfielder will likely seek a move away at the end of the season.
He said: “Normally, the upcoming transfer market will find him playing for another club, we don’t know which one yet as the talks are starting.
“It’s very likely that Alexis will be playing in another team in the summer.”
Mac Allister joined Brighton from South American side Argentinos Juniors for £7million in 2019 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
He agreed a 12-month contract extension in October, meaning his current deal expires in June 2025.
Brighton also have the option of extending his contract for another year.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
