Man City linked with Alexis Mac Allister transfer
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The gist
Manchester City shortlisted Alexis Mac Allister as a Rodri replacement. His father and agent said he will stay at Liverpool, ending the speculation.
Background
Manchester City are preparing for the departure of midfielder Rodri, who is reportedly close to joining Barcelona. As a result, they have been looking at potential replacements, and Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool emerged as a target. However, Mac Allister's father and agent, Carlos Mac Allister, has publicly stated that his son will remain at Liverpool, where he has a contract until 2028.
How it unfolded
- Aug 11, 2026talkSPORT reported that Manchester City have shortlisted Alexis Mac Allister as a potential Rodri replacement, but noted there had been no contact with Liverpool yet.
- Aug 13, 2026A reporter claimed Mac Allister is on City's shortlist, and Galatasaray were also linked with the midfielder.
- Aug 14, 2026Alexis Mac Allister's father and agent, Carlos Mac Allister, told WinWin: 'Alexis will stay at Liverpool, we have not discussed any possibility of his departure from the club this summer.'
- Aug 17, 2026The Guardian included the Mac Allister-to-City link in its transfer rumours roundup, but no further developments were reported.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Carlos Mac Allister, the player's father and agent, said: 'Alexis will stay at Liverpool, we have not discussed any possibility of his departure from the club this summer.'
- Analysts
- Ben Jacobs of talkSPORT said Mac Allister is on City's shortlist but there has been no contact yet, describing it as 'part of a shortlisting process than anything to get excited about.'
Still unverified
The claim that Manchester City made an approach to Mac Allister is based on a report from TEAMtalk, which has not been independently confirmed. The player's agent has denied any discussions about a departure.