Man Utd ‘hold Alexis Mac Allister transfer talks’ but fans instantly spot massive red flag in move for Argentina star
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly opened talks with Alexis Mac Allister over a summer move – but fans aren’t convinced by his reported transfer demand.
The Brighton midfielder has caught the eye of several teams over the last 18 months with a string of impressive displays.
Mac Allister really put himself in the shop window and in Argentina’s successful World Cup campaign last December.
And, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have already made overtures to sign the 24-year-old.
Some of the Old Trafford faithful, however, aren’t convinced by the potential acquisition of Mac Allister.
One tweeted: “[Moises] Caceido is a better choice.”
Another said: “No and no to that please.”
And another said: “No, F**K No.”
One remarked: “Caicedo or [Declan] Rice should be first priority.”
Another chimed in: “[Lionel] Messi made him look good. He’s a fraud we’ve seen him yesterday.”
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Some supporters were fine with the idea of Mac Allister coming in – but scoffed at the idea of United actually getting a deal done.
One fan joked: “So that’s us out of the picture then.”
Another remarked: “There’s no way we’re signing him then. We don’t conclude deals early in the transfer window.”
One chimed in: “United making early transfers, pahahah.”
Mac Allister inked a bumper new five-year deal – with the option of another 12 months – at the Amex weeks before last winter’s World Cup.
But the Seagulls are seemingly open to cashing in on their star midfielder – for the right price.
Club CEO Paul Barber told talkSPORT: “With Alexis, we sat down before the World Cup with his father, Carlos, and his agent.
“That was about making sure Alexis was as settled as possible before the World Cup goal.
“And afterwards, we ensured he got back focused on the Premier League – to his credit he absolutely has done. Has performed very, very well.
“What the summer brings? We don’t know. What we do know is our players will come under a lot of scrutiny and interest.
“And we will manage that, as we always do, when and if it happens.”
Brighton will be back in action on Wednesday, travelling to the City Ground to take on Prem strugglers Nottingham Forest.