Real Madrid admires Alexis Mac Allister, awaits midfield departures before making a move

Real Madrid wants Alexis Mac Allister. They just can’t figure out where to put him yet.

Spanish and Argentine media outlets have painted the 27-year-old as a priority target for a potential summer 2026 move, with the club valuing his technical range, tactical flexibility, and leadership qualities.

Real Madrid’s midfield is still stacked, and there simply isn’t room to slot in another high-profile midfielder without first moving someone out. Squad congestion is the primary reason no formal approach has been made.

Speculation around Real Madrid’s interest sharpened in early June, which some observers have linked to the political calendar at the club, specifically the upcoming presidential elections and Florentino Pérez’s potential plans for the next cycle.

No bid, no formal talks, no intermediary negotiations have materialized.

Liverpool’s position: firm and expensive

Mac Allister’s contract at Anfield runs through June 2028, which gives Liverpool significant leverage in any negotiation. That price, according to reports, exceeds €100 million.

There are currently no renewal talks taking place between Mac Allister’s camp and Liverpool. His father and agent, Carlos Mac Allister, confirmed as much while simultaneously dismissing the Real Madrid rumors. On June 3, 2026, the elder Mac Allister publicly denied that any contact or negotiations had taken place with the Spanish club.

Carlos Mac Allister denied any Real Madrid contact, dismissing the circulating rumors as unfounded.

Real Madrid’s midfield evolution

Mac Allister is a World Cup winner with Argentina, comfortable in multiple midfield roles, and still young enough to anchor a squad for the better part of a decade. He can play as a deep-lying playmaker, a box-to-box runner, or a more advanced creative presence. Mac Allister joined Liverpool in 2023 from Brighton & Hove Albion, and his arrival at the club followed Real Madrid’s substantial midfield departures, including those of Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić.

Mac Allister’s contract expires in 2028, meaning Liverpool’s leverage diminishes with each passing window. His representatives have confirmed that there are currently no renewal talks in place with Liverpool.

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