Alexis Mac Allister set to undergo Liverpool medical today ahead of cut-price transfer

Alexis Mac Allister is closing in on a move to Liverpool from Brighton (Picture: Getty) Alexis Mac Allister is set to undergo his Liverpool medical today ahead of his eagerly anticipated transfer from Brighton. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 24-year-old will complete the formalities of his move over the course of the next 24 hours and wants the deal sorted before he is due to join up with the Argentina international squad ahead of the upcoming games against Australia and Indonesia. Liverpool have beaten off competition from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea for the World Cup winner and for much less than had originally been reported. Speculation that Mac Allister’s release clause fee stood at £70million were wide of the mark and the Reds are set to pay between £45 and and £61m for one of the Premier League’s most accomplished midfield technicians. Following the departures of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, it was always Liverpool’s plan to conduct a major overhaul of their engine room this summer. Alexis Mac Allister wants his Liverpool move finalised before joining up with the Argentina national team (Picture: Getty) While experienced campaigners Jordan Henderson and Fabinho will remain integral to Jurgen Klopp’s plans, the need to supplement their experience with younger, more energetic players capable of carrying out Jurgen Klopp’s relentless pressing style became obvious during a difficult campaign for Liverpool. The Merseysiders held a long-standing interest in England international Jude Bellingham but have been priced out a move for the Real Madrid-bound Borussia Dortmund star. Liverpool have moved on from that setback by making efforts to recruit French duo Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram. More: Trending Robbie Keane names the two teams that will challenge Man City next season Ally McCoist tells £100m star to snub Man Utd transfer and join Arsenal instead Man Utd in advanced talks to sell forgotten star to fellow Premier League club The Reds are expected to ramp up their transfer activity in the coming weeks after confirming the appointment of Jorg Schmadtke as the club’s new sporting director. The 59-year-old, who left a similar role at Bundesliga side Wolfsburg at the beginning of 2023 after more than four years, will take up his post on June 1 once work permit formalities have been completed. He will replace Julian Ward, who is due to leave the club this summer after more than a decade. Liverpool set to complete Alexis Mac Allister move this week for bargain fee Liverpool to complete first major summer signing next week after unveiling new sporting director For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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