Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool future has been plunged into fresh doubt after a reliable source confirmed the club is planning to sign a new midfielder in 2027 — a move that could see the Argentine brutally ousted from the starting XI.

The Situation

Mac Allister’s future at Anfield has been the subject of intense speculation for months. The 27-year-old World Cup winner has been expecting the club to put a new contract offer on the table. That offer never came — and the midfielder said he was left “very sad” by the lack of clarity.

Meziesblog revealed last month that Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur showed interest in Mac Allister this summer, while Chelsea and Manchester City also made contact over a potential transfer. The midfielder ultimately stayed at Anfield, but the uncertainty is far from over.

Liverpool’s Plan

Reporter Ben Jacobs has shared that Liverpool are looking to bring in a new midfielder in 2027 — and that could add further uncertainty to Mac Allister’s situation. The Reds are also in no hurry to tie him down to a new deal, despite his current contract expiring in two years.

Speaking on TalkSPORT, Jacobs explained Liverpool’s strategy:

“My understanding is this Liverpool strategy is very different to other Premier League clubs, because when you get only two years left on your current contract, if you’re not going to offer a deal, the player tends to become available at the right price on the market. With two years left, you’re going to get the fee you’re looking for. One year left, you’re in a weaker position.”

He continued:

“But Liverpool’s strategy, as with Ibrahima Konate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, whether the players stay or go, they’re prepared to get value on the existing deal and run that contract down. This is what is happening with Alexis Mac Allister. He would be open to a new deal. Manchester City had made an inquiry over the summer and were told the player was not for sale.”

Jacobs added:

“But Liverpool’s perspective is that you have two different things at play. One is, are you going to renew? The other is, are you going to eke out every game and minute of the existing deal, even if the player leaves for less or even on a free transfer? At the moment, Liverpool’s plan is to add a midfielder in Mac Allister’s position in 2027. And if they do so, Mac Allister falls down the pecking order. That’s why, at the moment, they’re not prepared to offer him a new deal, even though there is value for him, certainly between now and next summer.”

Who Could Replace Him?

Liverpool are set to pursue a new midfielder regardless of what happens with Mac Allister, but an addition would add another layer of complexity to the situation. A number of high-profile targets are on the club’s radar.

Monaco’s Lamine Camara has been heavily linked since his deadline day switch to Chelsea fell through, while Liverpool are known admirers of Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.

The Big Decision

With Mac Allister in the final two years of his contract and a midfield signing planned — potentially as early as January — Liverpool face a defining choice:

• Cash in on Mac Allister soon while his value is still high
• Keep him as part of the squad in a potentially lesser role, risking losing him for a cut-price fee
• Offer him a new contract and end the speculation once and for all

The next few months will be crucial in determining whether Mac Allister will stay on Merseyside for the long term.

For now, the midfielder remains a Liverpool player. But with the club already planning for life after him, his Anfield future looks more uncertain than ever.