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talkSPORT pundit Gabby Agbonlahor says that the reported £70m price tag for Liverpool transfer target Alexis Mac Allister is ‘ridiculous’.
The Lowdown: Liverpool interest
As per Football Insider, Liverpool have registered their interest in signing Mac Allister this summer, with ‘sources’ close to the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder claiming that he is ‘ready to go’ to a ‘bigger’ club.
However, Brighton do not want to sell the FIFA World Cup winner for less than their £70m asking price.
The Latest: ‘Ridiculous’
Speaking to Football Insider, Agbonlahor claims that the £70m asking price for Mac Allister is ‘ridiculous’ and ‘silly’, and in spite of how good of a player that he is, he is not worth that much:
“I don’t think Mac Allister is worth £70million.
“To me, he’s a £30-40million player. I think these numbers are getting silly now.
“Anyone who has a good season is instantly a £70-100million player.
“I think it’s ridiculous.
“Yes, he’s had a good season with Brighton and he’s won the World Cup with Argentina.
“But I feel that £70million is far too expensive. Liverpool are in need of midfielders, though, and that could price them out of some transfers.”
The Verdict: Have to pay a premium…
Unfortunately with the way that transfer fees are becoming more inflated by the year, with the Premier League recording a record spend in the January transfer window, clubs have to pay a premium if they want to sign quality players like Mac Allister.
Brighton are also renowned for getting top fees for selling players, and so would be tough negotiators in terms of barging from their asking price.
Thus, Liverpool may just to have to bite the bullet with this one, with their need for new midfielders apparent.
After scoring and assisting in the 4-0 thumping of West Ham United on Saturday afternoon, Mac Allister now has eight goals and one assist in total over all competitions so far this season, and at 24 years of age, would offer fresh legs and an ideal alternative to the ageing James Milner and Jordan Henderson.
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