Liverpool Contract News: Lewis Steele Discusses Alexis Mac Allister Renewal Prospects

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister could be approaching an important development in his contract situation, with journalist Lewis Steele discussing the possibility of fresh negotiations under sporting director Julian Ward.

Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Steele addressed recent comments surrounding the Argentine’s future, the influence of his father Carlos Mac Allister and whether Liverpool could reconsider their previous position on extending his deal.

Alexis Mac Allister Contract Situation Raises Liverpool Questions

Mac Allister’s future featured prominently in the conversation after Davis highlighted the midfielder’s recent comments about his contractual situation.

Asked whether the uncertainty was affecting his performances, Mac Allister responded:

“I don’t see it this way. I give everything I’ve fought and I have a mentality of attacking all the games in the best way.”

Davis then introduced comments from Ismail Mahmoud, who had responded to a social media discussion concerning Mac Allister’s contract.

“We will hear good news in the next ten days, I guess.”

That suggestion prompted further discussion about the possibility of an agreement, particularly given Mahmoud’s apparent relationship with Carlos Mac Allister.

Steele acknowledged the significance of that connection.

“Well, Ismail and Carlos McAllister seem to be, you know, going around each other’s house for Christmas and stuff like that. You know, best mates, aren’t they?”

His assessment suggested that the source of the information was an important consideration when evaluating the prospect of a renewal.

Lewis Steele Explains Why Contract Update Could Be Significant

Steele offered an interesting perspective on the credibility of the latest claims.

“So I look at that and think, well, that’s obviously come from the horse’s mouth of Carlos.”

He continued by explaining why he was taking the suggestion seriously.

“Normally with those things, I’d say it was just conjecture or whatever. But when you know where it’s probably come from, you have to say it’s well-founded.”

The discussion then turned towards Liverpool’s internal decision-making and the changes that could influence Mac Allister’s future.

According to Steele, former sporting director Richard Hughes had previously communicated a clear position regarding the midfielder’s contract.

“Richard Hughes had told Alexis that he wasn’t going to extend his contract.”

However, Steele suggested the arrival of Julian Ward could provide an opportunity for that decision to be reconsidered.

“Alexis has sort of got the hope that the new sporting director in Julian Ward will have a different take on that.”

That possibility formed the basis of Steele’s next observation.

“So maybe there is an extension pending.”

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Julian Ward Faces Decision Over Liverpool Midfielder’s Future

Steele also addressed the time remaining on Mac Allister’s existing agreement, suggesting Liverpool were under no immediate pressure to resolve the situation.

“I’ve always maintained the belief that he’s got two years or eighteen months left, so it’s not a massive panic station just yet anyway.”

He raised the possibility of the matter being revisited later, while acknowledging that Mac Allister could seek greater clarity about his future.

“Maybe Alexis can give them an ultimatum and say, well, give me an extra year or two or I’m off to Real Madrid or whatever.”

Steele made clear that he had no additional inside information regarding an agreement.

“I don’t know anything more than anyone else on this one.”

He described the situation as involving “a bit of a cold war of various comments from McAllister and people like that.”

His final assessment reflected the possibility of developments within the timeframe mentioned by Mahmoud.

“Let’s watch the space and see what happens in the next ten days or nine days, I believe it is now.”

For Liverpool, Mac Allister’s contract remains an unresolved matter. Steele’s comments suggest Ward could take a different approach from Hughes, although no agreement was confirmed during the podcast.

The possibility of a renewal remains open, with Liverpool’s next decision potentially determining whether the Argentine extends his stay at Anfield.