Liverpool appear to have identified their replacement for Alexis Mac Allister, and the chosen midfielder is now free to leave his current club. The Reds recently handed Ryan Gravenberch a lucrative new contract, and talks with Dominik Szoboszlai are reportedly progressing as the club looks to lock down its star midfield core. But one name is conspicuously absent from those renewal discussions: Alexis Mac Allister.
The Argentine's father confirmed that no contract talks are underway with Liverpool, raising questions about whether the club is less committed to Mac Allister than to his midfield partners—or if the player himself is hesitant to commit. Either way, a summer sale is looking increasingly likely. Real Madrid have been persistently linked with the World Cup winner, and Liverpool may decide to cash in, especially if Mac Allister shines on the international stage.
Adding fuel to the fire is Liverpool's reported interest in Victor Froholdt. The FC Porto midfielder has enjoyed a superb debut season in Portugal, catching the eye of several Premier League clubs. According to reports from Correio da Manhã, Liverpool are aware of his £73 million release clause and see him as a direct replacement for Mac Allister—a versatile, do-it-all midfielder who brings a similar skill set but at a younger age and on significantly lower wages.
As of May 10, 2026, Mac Allister remains a key figure in Liverpool's midfield, having made 34 Premier League appearances this season. The 27-year-old has registered two goals and four assists, earning a 6.93 FotMob rating across 2,482 minutes. His campaign was briefly interrupted by a knee injury sustained against Wolves in March, but he has since returned to full fitness, most recently playing the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 win over Chelsea on May 9.
With two years left on his contract, Mac Allister's future is a growing topic of debate. While Real Madrid continue to circle, the lack of renewal talks suggests Liverpool are already planning for life after the Argentine—and Froholdt could be the man to take his place.