With Luka Modric set to leave Real Madrid after 13 glittering seasons, the club is actively preparing for his long-term replacement, and Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister has emerged as their top target.
The 39-year-old Croatian will captain Real Madrid in their final La Liga fixture of the 2024/25 season against Real Sociedad on May 25, marking his last appearance at the Santiago Bernabéu.
His departure, alongside manager Carlo Ancelotti, signals the end of an era as Xabi Alonso prepares to usher in a new phase for Los Blancos.
While Modric’s exit paves the way for change, midfield reinforcements are not considered an immediate priority, with Alonso reportedly prioritising defensive additions.
Nevertheless, Mac Allister has been identified by club executives as the “perfect replacement” for Modric, according to reports from Fichajes.net.
The Argentine international has been a standout performer at Anfield and remains a central figure in Arne Slot’s plans.
Liverpool are expected to resist any overtures, having slapped a €90 million price tag on the 25-year-old midfielder.
Mac Allister has dismissed current speculation linking him to the Spanish giants, but Real Madrid are likely to begin groundwork for a future move.
The potential deal is further complicated by the recent high-profile transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Madrid, which has heightened tensions between the two clubs.
Modric, meanwhile, is expected to pursue a 12-month contract elsewhere, with a move to Major League Soccer reportedly preferred over the Saudi Pro League.
His farewell tour could extend through the summer, depending on Real Madrid’s run in the expanded Club World Cup.
