Mourinho's dream. Liverpool star could join Real Madrid

One of Mourinho's long-standing midfield targets is back on Real Madrid's radar.

Details: According to Football Insider, Real Madrid are closely monitoring Alexis Mac Allister as uncertainty grows around his future at Liverpool. The Spanish giants are described as one of the midfielder's most serious admirers and could revisit the possibility of signing him if Liverpool fail to make progress over a new contract.

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Mac Allister's current agreement with Liverpool runs until the summer of 2028, so the Merseyside club are not under immediate contractual pressure. However, the report states that extending the midfielder's deal has not become a priority for Liverpool, keeping uncertainty around his longer-term future at Anfield.

Real Madrid have been linked with the midfielder for some time, and the interest has remained in place since José Mourinho returned to the Santiago Bernabéu. For now, there is no report of a formal offer from Madrid, with the club continuing to monitor developments before deciding whether to make another attempt.

It is worth noting that Mac Allister remains tied to Liverpool until June 2028. That leaves the English club with considerable control over his immediate future, although the absence of progress on an extension is likely to keep Real Madrid's interest in the spotlight.

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