Real Madrid plot another Liverpool raid as star open to Spain move: report

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Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso (Image credit: Getty Images)

Real Madrid are rumoured to be plotting yet another transfer pursuit of a current Liverpool star.

The LaLiga giants completed a deal to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold earlier this year, with the England international penning a six-year deal in the Spanish capital.

Real Madrid now chasing another Liverpool star

Arne Slot scratches his head after four losses in a row for Liverpool

Arne Slot scratches his head after four losses in a row for Liverpool (Image credit: Getty Images)

It's been a tough period for Liverpool, with Sunday's defeat to Manchester United at Anfield resulting in a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions for the current Premier League champions.

Multiple players looked short of the standard in the latest defeat, and now news of a potential January transfer risks unsettling the squad further.

It's been a tricky few weeks on Merseyside for Liverpool

It's been a tricky few weeks on Merseyside for Liverpool (Image credit: Getty Images)

According to Caught Offside, Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.

The former Brighton man has been a standout performer for the Reds over the last few years, and as such, interest has now arisen from Spain.

Whilst a January move is unlikely given Slot's dearth of options and the club's injury issues, a summer switch could cause the Liverpool boss to prioritise a replacement to partner the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Mac Allister is valued at Anfield and will not be sold cheaply, however, reports indicate the club is happy to allow the Argentine international to leave if the Spanish giants meet their valuation.

Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield on September 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Alexis Mac Allister has become an integral part of Liverpool's midfield in recent years (Image credit: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Furthermore, Mac Allister has previously expressed a desire to play in Spain, with comments relayed by AS earlier this year.

“It’s a country I like a lot and I’ve visited it several times, and, above all, because of the language and the culture, it’s very similar to Argentina. I would definitely like to play in Spain one day," said the Reds midfielder.

“But right now, I’m very comfortable at Liverpool and I don’t think about what might happen in the future.”

Matthew Holt
Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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