According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool has successfully signed Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister for a transfer fee that is even lower than previously reported.
The 24-year-old midfielder underwent a medical with the Reds on Tuesday and has agreed to a five-year contract at Anfield, said to be worth £150,000 per week.
Romano states that Liverpool has triggered a release clause in Mac Allister’s contract with Brighton and the transfer is now in the final stages, with the necessary documents being signed.
The transfer fee paid by Liverpool is reported to be just £35 million for the Argentine midfielder, who played a significant role in Argentina’s World Cup-winning campaign in Qatar.
Liverpool have just signed Alexis Mac Allister for… £35m. 🚨🔴 #LFC
Reds have now triggered the clause to sign the midfielder after medical tests completed with Brighton’s permission.
Documents are being signed. Here we go confirmed. pic.twitter.com/9Mtd8f6aKT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2023
In comparison, Chelsea paid a much higher fee of £106.8 million to sign Mac Allister’s international midfield partner, Enzo Fernandez, in January.
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The Brighton star was spotted leaving Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre on Tuesday night following his medical examination.
An official announcement of his transfer is now expected, with the midfielder set to join Liverpool when the English transfer window opens on June 14.
The 24-year-old will depart Brighton after playing a crucial role in their impressive sixth-place finish in the Premier League, which earned them qualification for the Europa League next season.
He has amassed 112 appearances for the club, scoring 20 goals since joining them from Argentinos Juniors in 2019,
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is aiming to make multiple signings in the upcoming summer transfer window following the departures of James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita, whose contracts have expired.
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The club has been linked with several midfield targets, including Khephren Thuram from Nice, Manu Kone from Borussia Monchengladbach, and Gabri Veiga from Celta Vigo.
Additionally, Liverpool may consider acquiring a right-back as backup for Trent Alexander-Arnold, provided the transfer budget allows for it.
