{"id":624175,"date":"2023-06-06T03:51:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T07:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=624175"},"modified":"2023-06-06T04:31:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T08:31:26","slug":"alexis-mac-allister-liverpool-medicals-completed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/06\/06\/alexis-mac-allister-liverpool-medicals-completed\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Medical Scheduled\u2019: \u2018All-Round&#8217; Star Rejects Arsenal to Join Liverpool &#8211; Deal Until 2028"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is set to join\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/06\/04\/liverpool-adrian-contract-extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0after completing his medical for the club, which is scheduled for June 6, according to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1665978585750859776\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The Reds were able to acquire the Argentine&#8217;s services, despite interest from Premier League rivals\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/alexis-mac-allister-transfer-brighton-29703484\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arsenal.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Alexis Mac Allister Set to Complete Medical Ahead of Move to Liverpool<\/h2>\n<h3>Alexis Mac Allister\u2019s Time With Brighton<\/h3>\n<p>Since joining <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/04\/29\/brighton-target-james-milner-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\">the Seagulls<\/a> from Argentinos Juniors in 2019, the midfielder has made remarkable progress in his career, transforming himself into one of the club&#8217;s key players. Over the span of four years, the 24-year-old has made 112 appearances for Brighton, contributing 20 goals and also 9 assists across all competitions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/05\/31\/liverpool-meetings-khephren-thuram-representatives\/\" target=\"_self\">After Mac Allister: Liverpool Hold \u2018Meetings\u2019 Over \u00a352 Million Ace as Reds Close In on Second Summer Signing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition to his club exploits, the Argentine has shone for the national side as well. He played a crucial role in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/argentina-wins-2022-world-cup-defeating-france\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">country&#8217;s triumph at the 2022 Qatar World Cup<\/a>, prompting former Manchester United player Paul Ince to call him an &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/alexis-mac-allister-liverpool-ince-29896396\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all-round player<\/a>.&#8221; Mac Allister also <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/05\/28\/alexis-mac-allister-liverpool-farewell-2\/\" target=\"_self\">bid his Brighton fans an emotional farewell<\/a> after their last game of the season, in anticipation of his move to Anfield.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"4qay7YsxSItJSSGk5y2ShA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1490096049\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'4qay7YsxSItJSSGk5y2ShA',sig:'of2JhhMxytQ8wfsfXdgKKlfHm5FprbPVebzsILLthus=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1490096049',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>What the Argentine Brings to the Liverpool Midfield<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With his skill set and playing style, Mac Allister will be an excellent addition to the Reds&#8217; midfield, signing a contract until 2028, according to the update from Romano. Known for their high-intensity, attacking brand of football, Jurgen Klopp&#8217;s side could benefit greatly from his creative presence in the middle of the park. His ability to unlock defences with his passing and dribbling would complement their fast-paced, dynamic attacking style, providing more options in the final third.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/06\/02\/liverpool-setback-jude-bellingham\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Suffer Setback as \u00a386 Million Man in Final Step of Negotiations With UCL Club<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Furthermore, his energy and defensive work rate would add an extra layer of solidity to Liverpool&#8217;s midfield, ensuring they maintain their defensive structure while also providing a threat going forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fans of the Merseyside club will be eagerly waiting to see their new acquisition in action in the upcoming season.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is set to join\u00a0Liverpool\u00a0after completing his medical for the club, which is scheduled for June 6, according to\u00a0Fabrizio Romano. The Reds were able to acquire the Argentine&#8217;s services, despite interest from Premier League rivals\u00a0Arsenal. 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