José Mourinho has placed Alexis Mac Allister among his top targets for Real Madrid, as the Spanish club seeks reinforcements to add greater steel, quality, and leadership to its midfield.
Sky Germany revealed that the Liverpool midfielder occupies a prominent spot on Los Blancos’ wishlist, with the Portuguese manager being one of the strongest advocates for acquiring his services as part of the team’s long-term planning.
The 27-year-old Argentine international remains under contract at Anfield until the summer of 2028, handing the English club a formidable negotiating position against any potential approach.
However, the report highlighted that there are currently no concrete plans for an early contract extension—a situation Real Madrid is closely monitoring while awaiting an opportune moment to make a move.
Mourinho highly values Mac Allister’s physical presence, tenacity, and tackling ability, while Sky suggests he possesses the leadership qualities required to command Real Madrid’s midfield at the Santiago Bernabéu.
While the Spanish giants already boast a stacked midfield featuring Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, and Bernardo Silva, Valverde’s frequent deployment at right-back continues to impact tactical reshuffling in the center of the pitch.
Sky anticipates that any transfer push will encounter major financial hurdles and fierce resistance from Liverpool, who view the World Cup winner as an indispensable asset; the report noted that no official bid or agreement exists between the clubs at this stage.
Mac Allister joined the Reds from Brighton in the summer of 2023. According to figures provided by Sky, he has made 162 appearances in a Liverpool shirt, scoring 23 goals and delivering 21 assists.
His impressive honors list includes the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2024 Copa América with Argentina, alongside the 2024 League Cup and the 2024–2025 Premier League title with Liverpool—a level of elite experience that significantly enhances his appeal in Real Madrid’s strategic plans.
