It is reported that Liverpool paid an initial fee of around £35 million, which is an absolute bargain for a player of that potential.
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The long-expected transfer of Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool got completed recently. The Argentine midfielder just enjoyed a brilliant campaign, which saw him win the World Cup with his national team and also be an integral part of Brighton & Hove Albion’s successful campaign. He played a crucial role in Brighton securing an unlikely European spot this season. That had made him a transfer target for several clubs. In the end though, Liverpool won the race for Mac Allister.
It is reported that Liverpool paid an initial fee of around £35 million, which is an absolute bargain for a player of that potential. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is thrilled with the player moving to Anfield. “Well, he is certainly a good player, whether he ends up being a good signing as well we will see when the season starts. It looks like he can play every position in midfield, which will help Liverpool, but he looks a super talent,” Carragher told Sky Sports News.
Despite praising his signature, there remained one concern for Carragher about Alexis Mac Allister’s move from Brighton. “Brighton are a brilliant team, the only thing I would say is a lot of players have come out of Brighton and not replicated the Brighton form in other teams,” he cautioned.
“So is that because they are part of a special system at Brighton? [Roberto] De Zerbi has been fantastic this season, so that will be interesting to see. But it is a great signing, especially when considering the price as well – £35m is a steal for a World Cup winner, someone who has got Premier League experience and is only 24,” the Sky Sports pundit added.
Jamie Carragher also believes that Mac Allister will not be the only midfield signing Liverpool will be making this summer, as he expects the Reds to be busy in the transfer window. “They need another midfielder at least, I think Liverpool will end up getting at least another two midfield players and I think they will need a defender as well,” he elaborated.
“Whether that is a centre back, or a full back, remains to be seen. There is a lot of talk whether Liverpool will keep with the system that they finished the season with, I think that is really interesting. But I think they will get another three players in, a defender and two midfielders.”
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