Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool star could leave this summer

Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool star could leave this summer Liverpool Face Alexis Mac Allister Transfer Question After Fabrizio Romano Update Liverpool face another significant summer decision after Fabrizio Romano revealed that clubs are beginning to monitor Alexis Mac Allister’s position at Anfield. The Argentina international endured a difficult 2025/26 campaign, part of a wider Liverpool drop-off that ultimately led to Arne Slot’s dismissal on May 30 2026. With Andoni Iraola now appointed as head coach, attention has quickly turned to which players fit the next phase of the club’s rebuild. Mac Allister, 27, remains a player of obvious pedigree. He arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion as a World Cup winner and initially brought control, intelligence and composure to Liverpool’s midfield. Yet the latest update suggests his future may not be completely closed. “There are some clubs starting to look at the situation of Alexis Mac Allister at Liverpool,” Romano said on his YouTube channel. Good Proposal Could Change Landscape Romano was careful not to present the situation as advanced, or even likely. That distinction matters. Liverpool are not understood to be actively pushing Mac Allister out, and there is no suggestion that a departure is inevitable. “His situation could be interesting this summer in case of good proposals for Liverpool. For the player, I wouldn’t exclude changes in midfield for him. “This doesn’t mean Mac Allister is 100% leaving, it doesn’t mean he’s out of Liverpool’s project. I’m not saying this. I’m saying that in case of a good proposal on the club and player side, the situation of Mac Allister could eventually develop during the summer transfer window. “This could be a topic. It’s not guaranteed, close or advanced. Just a topic.” That language is important. It points to a situation being watched rather than a deal being built. Still, in transfer terms, this is how many major stories begin, especially when elite clubs sense uncertainty around a high-value player. Iraola Must Assess Midfield Balance Liverpool’s midfield problems last season were not solely about individuals. Mac Allister often looked exposed in a structure that asked too much of him physically and too little of his strengths technically. Under Slot, Ryan Gravenberch’s altered role higher up the pitch removed some of the security that had underpinned Liverpool’s title-winning 2024/25 campaign. Mac Allister was then left covering too much ground, often in areas where he looked less comfortable. Iraola’s first task will be to decide whether Mac Allister can be restored as a central figure in a more coherent system. At his best, he dictates rhythm, connects phases and brings authority in possession. Used poorly, he can look stretched and vulnerable. Photo: IMAGO Player Sales May Shape Liverpool Summer Liverpool’s interest in expensive targets, including Yan Diomande, means sales are likely to form part of the summer strategy. If clubs are willing to make serious offers, Mac Allister’s name may naturally come under discussion because he retains strong market value. That does not mean Liverpool should sell. It means the club must be clear. If Iraola sees Mac Allister as central to his midfield, the message should be firm. If not, this may become one of the defining transfer calls of the summer. For now, Fabrizio Romano has framed it accurately: not guaranteed, not advanced, but certainly one to watch.