Liverpool star ‘close to joining’ Real Madrid as Reds ‘propose swap deal’ with ‘one condition’ – report
Alexis Mac Allister in action for Liverpool.
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According to reports, Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister is ‘close to joining’ Real Madrid, though there is a significant hurdle for the clubs to overcome.
27-year-old Mac Allister settled in seamlessly at Liverpool following his £35m move from Brighton and was one of their standout performers during his first two years at the club.
However, Mac Allister’s form has fallen off a cliff this season and he is currently rated at Liverpool’s worst player of the 2025/26 campaign.
Despite this, Mac Allister remains heavily linked with a potential move to Real Madrid, who are likely to revamp their midfield during this summer’s transfer window.
Now, a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Mac Allister is ‘close to joining’ Real Madrid, with it noted that Liverpool are ‘willing’ to sanction his exit as there is ‘discontent’ at his form this season.
However, there are significant issues for the clubs to overcome to complete this transfer. The report claims that Liverpool’s ‘one specific condition’ for this proposed move is that it is a swap deal, including France international Aurelien Tchouameni.
Liverpool are said to have ‘proposed’ this swap deal to Real Madrid, who are reportedly yet to decide on whether to accept.
Real Madrid are ‘confident’ that Mac Allister would prove an excellent signing, but Tchouameni is said to be against the switch.
The report claims:
‘Aurelien Tchouameni himself isn’t considering leaving. He feels comfortable at Real Madrid and wants to succeed in white, despite Liverpool’s constant interest.
Liverpool star ‘close to joining’ Real Madrid as Reds ‘propose swap deal’ with ‘one condition’ – report
According to reports, Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister is ‘close to joining’ Real Madrid, though there is a significant hurdle for the clubs to overcome.
27-year-old Mac Allister settled in seamlessly at Liverpool following his £35m move from Brighton and was one of their standout performers during his first two years at the club.
However, Mac Allister’s form has fallen off a cliff this season and he is currently rated at Liverpool’s worst player of the 2025/26 campaign.
Despite this, Mac Allister remains heavily linked with a potential move to Real Madrid, who are likely to revamp their midfield during this summer’s transfer window.
Now, a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Mac Allister is ‘close to joining’ Real Madrid, with it noted that Liverpool are ‘willing’ to sanction his exit as there is ‘discontent’ at his form this season.
However, there are significant issues for the clubs to overcome to complete this transfer. The report claims that Liverpool’s ‘one specific condition’ for this proposed move is that it is a swap deal, including France international Aurelien Tchouameni.
Liverpool are said to have ‘proposed’ this swap deal to Real Madrid, who are reportedly yet to decide on whether to accept.
Real Madrid are ‘confident’ that Mac Allister would prove an excellent signing, but Tchouameni is said to be against the switch.
The report claims:
‘Aurelien Tchouameni himself isn’t considering leaving. He feels comfortable at Real Madrid and wants to succeed in white, despite Liverpool’s constant interest.