Manchester United have been linked with a shock summer move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, but his family have already tried to cool the story down. The Argentine\u2019s father, Carlos Mac Allister, says his son is focused on Liverpool and is simply waiting to hear what the club want to do next on a contract renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking about the speculation, Carlos said \u201cAlexis is only thinking about Liverpool,\u201d adding that they are \u201cwaiting for an offer to renew his contract\u201d and will see what Liverpool\u2019s plan is. It is not a full denial, but it is a clear attempt to keep the conversation centred on Liverpool rather than on Old Trafford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reason the rumour has legs is because it has been framed as part of United\u2019s summer midfield rebuild. Reports tied to Mirror coverage say United are drawing up a shortlist, monitoring Mac Allister\u2019s situation, and looking at several midfield options as they plan for changes, including the end of Casemiro\u2019s deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even so, the practical side of this is obvious. Liverpool selling a key player to their biggest domestic rival would be extreme, and direct transfers between the two clubs are almost non-existent in modern football. The last direct move often referenced is Phil Chisnall switching from Manchester United to Liverpool in 1964, which shows how rare this pathway is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n