Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s father has revealed that a number of clubs are interested in signing the World Cup winner.
The 24-year-old has established himself as a key player for Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion, and he has recently been linked with Manchester City and Liverpool.
Playing a key role in Argentina’s victory in Qatar 2022 has raised Mac Allister’s profile and market value.
Brighton would be sad to see him go, but Carlos Mac Allister, who was also capped by Argentina, claims his son is wanted elsewhere.
“The clubs are starting to call us about Alexis, but there are no concrete conversations for now,” he said, quoted by TNT Sports.
“We will decide together with Brighton, they deserve respect. We will also choose the best project based on the coach, it is not just about money.”
Alexis Mac Allister, who has a contract through to the end of the 2024-25 season, recently said his “next step” should be with another Premier League club.
Liverpool may be looking to refresh their midfield at the end of the campaign, while Mac Allister could also be a shrewd replacement for Ilkay Gundogan should the Germany international leave City.
Brighton sit seventh in the Premier League and are firmly in the hunt for a European place, with Mac Allister netting seven goals and adding one assist during their success so far this term in that competition.
They are also through to the FA Cup semi-finals, where Manchester United await them at Wembley.
If Mac Allister stays in England, he would want to play for an elite team.
Mac Allister told TyC Sports, as reported on March 1: “I don’t have a particular team where I say ‘this is the way I play’. I think that here in the Premier League, there are very strong teams that play very well, like Manchester City and Arsenal.
“Chelsea too, I had [Graham] Potter as coach [at Brighton] and I know the idea he has of playing football.
“Manchester United are returning to be what they were, and Liverpool are going through some ups and downs but they still have a very important team.
“If I have to say a place, I would like my next step to be in the Premier League. But the truth is that I am very focused here in Brighton and enjoying the present.”