Juventus ‘join the race to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’
>
Juventus ‘join the race for Brighton World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister’ following his big tournament in Qatar… and the Seagulls are expected to ‘demand around £35m’ to let him go
- Alexis Mac Allister one of the best players of Argentina in the World Cup
- The midfielder has drawn the attention of numerous top European clubs.
- He signed a new contract with Brighton until 2025 on the eve of going to Qatar
Juventus are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, with the south coast club looking for somewhere in the region of £35m for their prized asset.
Argentinian Mac Allister, 23, enjoyed a great tournament in Qatar, establishing himself as one of Lionel Scaloni’s standout players as Argentina ended their 36-year World Cup drought to triumph in the Gulf.
Thanks to his performances, which were capped off by an assist and generally flawless display in the final against France, Mac Allister has drawn the attention of several big European clubs including Arsenal and Atlético Madrid.
Alexis Mac Allister is attracting the attention of several big European clubs after the World Cup
Brighton, long credited with being one of the most sensibly run clubs in the English Football League, perhaps anticipating that Mac Allister would enjoy a stellar tournament, awarded him a new contract on the eve of Qatar. It extends to 2025 with the option of one more year.
According to a report in La Repubblica, Bianconeri coach Massimiliano Allegri was deeply impressed by Alexis Mac Allister during the World Cup and is expected to join the race to sign the player.
Juventus have a great chance to sign the player soon, as big-money clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid have swerved for his compatriot, Enzo Fernandez.
The midfielder established himself as one of the most prominent in Argentina in the tournament
Other top clubs have been showing interest in Enzo Fernández, which could open the door for Juventus to sign Mac Allister.
The current Brighton midfielder is expected to cost between €35-40m (£31-35m), which could be affordable following the imminent departures of Adrien Rabiot and Weston McKennie as the two players are in the look at Premier League clubs.
Juventus are expected to hold talks with the player’s entourage in the coming weeks to test the waters and also outline a competitive position when the transfer window opens.
