Blow for Manchester City and Chelsea as father of transfer target breaks silence on exit links

Liverpool have received a major boost regarding Alexis Mac Allister’s future after the midfielder’s father, Carlos Mac Allister, firmly dismissed speculation that his son could leave Anfield this summer.

Despite growing reports of interest from high-profile European suitors, the midfielder’s camp has put an end to any speculation regarding an imminent departure.

Alexis Mac Allister’s father on his son’s future

Speaking directly to address the intense transfer chatter, Carlos Mac Allister clarified that his son remains fully committed to Liverpool and has no intentions of seeking a new challenge in the current transfer window.

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He told WinWinAllSports (as quoted by Fabrizio Romano):

“Alexis will stay at Liverpool, and we have not discussed any possibility of him leaving the club this summer.”

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The definitive statement comes as a massive relief to the Merseyside club.

Mac Allister recently returned to pre-season training at the AXA Training Centre following an extended summer break, firmly focusing his efforts on preparing for the upcoming campaign with the Reds.

Mac Allister was linked with Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid

The 27-year-old World Cup winner had found his name heavily featured in transfer columns across Europe over recent weeks.

Premier League rivals Manchester City have been the latest to be linked with the World Cup winner, with report from talkSPORT claiming that they have added Mac Allister to their shortlist of potential targets, viewing the Argentine as an ideal profile to replace Rodri.

Meanwhile, Chelsea were also tipped as attentive observers of the situation, with reports stating that Xabi Alonso is waiting for a green light from the player before raiding on his former club.

and of course, there is the long-standing interest from European champions Real Madrid, who have been eying him since last summer.

However, with Carlos Mac Allister forcefully closing the door on a summer move, Liverpool retain a key engine in their midfield heading into the new season.