CHRIS MCKENNA REPORTS

Alexis Mac Allister has been given permission to have a medical with Liverpool. The Reds are closing in on their first signing of the switch window and the Argentina star will endure the primary phases of a medical at the moment.

Mac Allister, 24, has virtually agreed private phrases whereas Liverpool are near agreeing a payment with Brighton. The Seagulls have given the participant permission to journey for a medical with the membership.

Mac Allister is determined to affix Liverpool regardless of their failure to qualify for the Champions League. The midfielder believes he can assist push the membership again up in the direction of the highest of the desk after a below-par marketing campaign noticed them end fifth.

Kop boss Jurgen Klopp has made no secret of his ambition to bolster his midfield this summer time as they appear to get again into Premier League title competition.

Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have all departed Anfield this summer time. But Klopp is aware of he wants to usher in new first-team starters within the place to revitalise a place which has grown stagnant within the final 12 months.

Mac Allister is seen as somebody who can convey vitality and likewise ball-playing talents into his midfield. The Argentina star performs a deeper No 8 position for Brighton however was used additional ahead by his nation on the World Cup within the winter as he helped Lionel Messi and Co carry the trophy.

The payment is just not identified but with hypothesis over a launch clause being in Mac Allister’s contract persevering with. But Liverpool desire a deal finished as quickly as potential with Klopp eager to have all his new signings in earlier than they return for pre-season preparations on July 8.

Mac Allister will conclude private phrases as soon as a payment is agreed with Brighton after which have a medical.