Liverpool’s expected new sporting director could help them sign three midfielders this summer

Liverpool still have Alexis Mac Allister on their to-do list though they have yet to make an offer to Brighton.

The impressive Argentina international is keen to get his future resolved early in the window and Liverpool have had contact with his father.

Mac Allister, 24, is set to be a wanted man this summer after his impressive season for Brighton as well as his performances for Argentina in helping them win the World Cup. 

Jurgen Klopp is determined to strengthen his side’s midfield following an underwhelming season in which they have slipped out of the top-four.

Jorg Schmadtke’s expected arrival as Liverpool’s new sporting director from Wolfsburg, will aid with their ambition to add three new midfielders this summer.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are hoping to bring in three new midfield signings during the summer

Mac Allister put pen to paper on a new deal keeping him until 2025 in October, with speculation that the contract contains a release clause.

The Athletic though have reported that the deal does have a mechanism which interested clubs could use to help grease the wheels of a move this summer.

Though it is not clear what the clause is or how it may be used to facilitate a switch, knowledge of it has put several clubs on alert regarding Mac Allister’s future, it is believed.

It is not thought to be a simple release clause – where clubs could simply pay a certain amount and Brighton would have to accept the offer; it is reportedly a clause that allows the Seagulls more input and control over the outcome.

After scoring a winning penalty for Brighton against Manchester United last week, Mac Allister said: ‘I’m very happy every time I have an opportunity to score a goal, so…