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Xabi Alonso targets Alexis Mac Allister for Chelsea's January midfield boost

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Xabi Alonso targets Alexis Mac Allister for Chelsea's January midfield boost

Summary

Chelsea's manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in January. After the transfer of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City, Chelsea is looking to fill a gap in midfield. Mac Allister has expressed frustration over not receiving a new contract at Liverpool, where his deal runs until 2028. Liverpool faces a tough decision on whether to sell the World Cup winner for a fee in upcoming windows or risk losing him for free in two years. Chelsea's pursuit of Mac Allister is linked to his possible availability amidst doubts about his long-term future at Anfield.

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•Xabi Alonso aims to reinforce Chelsea's midfield in January.
•Mac Allister has grown frustrated with his contract situation at Liverpool.
•Chelsea sold Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City at the end of the transfer window.
•Liverpool must decide on Mac Allister's future before January.
•Mac Allister's current deal with Liverpool expires in 2028.

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9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso plot to lure Liverpool midfielder to Chelsea in January deal

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Chelsea SOLD Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City in the closing stages of the summer transfer window. That deal has left a sizeable gap in Xabi Alonso’s midfield with one Liverpool star high up on the...
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