Manchester City eyes Alexis Mac Allister amid midfield concerns
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Manchester City is reportedly interested in signing Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool following their loss in the Community Shield against Arsenal. The team is in need of midfield reinforcements due to the impending departure of Rodri. As the Premier League season approaches, City is expected to make a bid for Mac Allister in the coming days. In other transfer news, Manchester United has initiated talks to acquire Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain.
- •Manchester City seeks midfield reinforcements after losing the Community Shield.
- •Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool is linked with a potential transfer.
- •Rodri's departure heightens City's need for new players.
- •Manchester United is in talks to sign Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG.
- 7:42 AMThe Guardian Sport — Football transfer rumours: Manchester City to move for Alexis Mac Allister?
"Today’s fluff lacks community spirit After looking a tad silly in the Community Shield loss to Arsenal, with not having a midfield being one problem for Enzo Maresca and the further blow of Rodri’s departure getting closer, Manchester City really need some new blood. A surprise name linked to them is Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool, who may receive a bid in the coming days as City aim to ready themselves for the Premier League season. Ibrahim Mbaye has been linked with every club around, so it should come as no shock that Manchester United have held talks over signing the Paris Saint-Germain winger, who was left out of the matchday squad for the French Super Cup on Sunday. Continue reading...
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