Last summer saw Liverpool embark on a squad rebuild of impressive proportions.
A spend of over £400 million was sanctioned to bring seven new players to the club, as several first team stars also departed Anfield.
Now the Reds look like a side in transition, and Arne Slot’s position in the Main Stand dugout has come under heavy scrutiny.
It looks as though the club will continue to back the Dutchman into the summer, with a deal already in place to bring French defender Jeremy Jacquet to Merseyside.
Liverpool’s rebuild will continue ahead of next season, and a very important figure could be on his way to Real Madrid as a result.
One of the biggest talking points heading into the final weeks of the season is Slot’s recent admission that Liverpool will have to sell to buy this summer.
This has left supporters wondering which first-team players could be moved on in order to finance potential incomings, and there is one player whose exit is becoming more likely.
According to a new report from Football Insider contract discussions between Alexis Mac Allister and Liverpool have come to a standstill, a development that has encouraged Real Madrid.
Los Blancos are reportedly keeping tabs on the Argentine midfielder, who they feel would be a good addition this summer.
The Spanish side have been interested for a while and, according to Defensa Central, believe the 28-year-old will be available soon and could be provide a creative presence in the midfield to help Alvaro Arbeloa’s side transition into the attack.
Football Insider’s report doesn’t mention a specific transfer fee, whilst Defensa Central quotes an €80 million (~£70m) valuation.
Liverpool’s need to sell this summer will likely force them to lower their asking price, but securing Champions League qualification would help secure the Reds’ finances.
Real Madrid are waiting in the wings and, with no sign that a new contract for Mac Allister is close, the Spanish giants could well act on their long-held interest this summer.
