Liverpool manager Iraola rules out sale of midfielder Alexis Mac Allister

Liverpool’s new head coach Andoni Iraola told reporters in Chicago that the club will not sell Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, despite media reports linking the player with a £85 million (€100 million) move to Real Madrid. Iraola said, “Other clubs want my good players but I am looking to sign players rather than lose the ones we have here,” and emphasized the desire to keep Mac Allister as part of the squad. Mac Allister’s father and representative Carlos Mac Allister also denied any contact with Real Madrid, confirming that the midfielder remains under contract for two more seasons with Liverpool. The comments were made during Liverpool’s pre‑season tour in the United States, effectively dismissing the transfer rumor.