PSG eyeing £69m move to sign Liverpool midfielder
Liverpool’s midfield planning is entering a delicate phase, with multiple contract situations converging at the same time. According to a report from Fichajes, Alexis Mac Allister has emerged as a potential high profile departure, with Paris Saint-Germain prepared to test Liverpool’s resolve with a bid in the region of £69m. It is a development that raises as many strategic questions as it does emotional ones for supporters.
Mac Allister arrived at Anfield in 2023 for what now looks an extraordinary £35m. A World Cup winner with Argentina, he quickly became central to Liverpool’s title winning campaign in 2024-25. Yet football planning rarely stands still, and the landscape around him has shifted considerably.
Liverpool Midfield Contracts Under Pressure
Curtis Jones remains without a new deal, despite his contract expiring in 2027. Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch are also priority renewal cases, even though both are tied down until 2028. Sporting director Richard Hughes faces a balancing act between squad continuity and financial sustainability, particularly with wage demands likely to rise.
Mac Allister, also contracted until 2028, appears to sit awkwardly within that equation. Rather than discussing an extension, Liverpool may be open to a sale, especially if it helps fund new arrivals and protect other contracts.
PSG Interest and Financial Context
Fichajes report that PSG believe a fee of around £69m could be enough to secure Mac Allister’s services. As the report states, “It is estimated that Alexis Mac Allister’s transfer could be completed for a fee close to €80 million.” From a purely financial perspective, that represents a significant profit on a player who has arguably not hit the same heights over the past year.
Liverpool’s recruitment team are already monitoring younger midfield profiles. Names such as Adam Wharton and Kees Smit have been linked, with the suggestion that Mac Allister’s exit could directly facilitate such moves.
Mac Allister and Luis Enrique Factor
Beyond the numbers, player motivation matters. The report adds, “The prospect of playing under the Asturian coach is a significant draw for the Argentine player,” highlighting Mac Allister’s reported willingness to work with Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain.
While Mac Allister remains a respected figure at Liverpool, his place in the starting XI has become less secure this season. On £150k per week, any renewal would likely require improved terms, something the club may be hesitant to offer given recent performances.
Our View – Anfield Index Analysis
From a supporter’s perspective, this report lands with a heavy thud. Alexis Mac Allister has not suddenly become a bad footballer, yet the narrative feels uncomfortably transactional. Yes, his form has dipped, but so has the collective rhythm of the side during a transitional period under Arne Slot.
Selling a World Cup winner at 27, just as the squad is supposed to be stabilising, feels like Liverpool solving one problem by creating another. Midfield continuity matters, especially when Curtis Jones remains unresolved and Szoboszlai and Gravenberch are still being tied down. Letting Mac Allister go risks stripping leadership and experience from a group that already feels in flux.
There is also the emotional side. Fans remember the intelligence, control and big game temperament he brought during the title run. Replacing that with potential, however exciting Adam Wharton may be, is a gamble. Liverpool have made bold calls before, but this one would sting. If this truly is the beginning of the end, it feels premature, and a little cold, even by modern football standards.
