Alexis Mac Allister wants to join club competing in Champions League amid Liverpool and Manchester United interest

Mac Allister could leave in a £70million deal (Picture: Getty) Alexis Mac Allister wants to join a club competing in the Champions League next season should he leave Brighton. Manchester United have held talks with the Argentina international’s representatives but recent reports suggest it is Liverpool who are in pole position to sign him in the coming months. The midfielder’s final decision however may ultimately rest on who clinches a top four finish, according to The Athletic. Newcastle United and Manchester United currently occupy third and fourth place, level on 66 points. Liverpool are four points adrift in fifth place ahead of their Monday night clash against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Mac Allister has not agreed a deal with any club as of yet. Brighton are bracing themselves for bids for both Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo, who was the subject of a £70million offer from Arsenal during the January window. Interest in both players continues to grow as the season draws to a close with Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi admitting the duo could leave, while hoping Karoru Mitoma will be among those to remain for another season at least. Both Mac Allister and Caicedo could leave (Picture: Getty) ‘For sure we will lose some players, maybe Caicedo and Mac Allister,’ De Zerbi told Sky Sports following Brighton’s emphatic 3-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday. ‘We have to be ready to bring in more good players and for the others; Mitoma, Estupinan, I think for them the best solution is to stay with us. ‘I don’t know if they are ready to play in the big teams. You have to arrive ready in the head. We can offer them the possibility to progress and to improve.’ Mac Allister recently calmed speculation over his future by insisting he is ‘really happy’ at Brighton. ‘I’ve been here three-and-a-half years,’ he told Sky Sports after the recent league win over Manchester United. ‘I know what this club gave to me, I’m really grateful and I’m really happy to be here. ‘It’s a fantastic team, like a family, so every time I’m on the pitch I really enjoy being here. It’s easy to play in this team. The way we play is very nice, my team-mates are fantastic. ‘It’s down to them as well. I’m really pleased to play with them and they help me to be a better player every day.’ 
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