Manchester City have registered their interest in Brighton & Hove Albion star Alexis Mac Allister, according to Football Insider.

The Lowdown: Starring display

Mac Allister, who can play as a defensive, central or attacking midfielder, starred for the Seagulls against West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Argentine scored a penalty and registered an assist in a 4-0 win and was the best-rated player on the pitch with a SofaScore rating of 8.5/10. He is valued at a career-high €42m by Transfermarkt, and it looks as if a move to the Etihad could be on the cards.

The Latest: City make first move

Football Insider shared a story in the last 48 hours regarding Mac Allister, where City were named. They said that Pep Guardiola’s side, along with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United, have joined Liverpool in registering their interest in the midfielder.

Those close to the player say he is ‘ready to go’ to a bigger club this summer, with City appearing to make their first move over a potential deal.

The Verdict: Exciting

Mac Allister has shown his versatility this season and is a player who club legend Sergio Aguero loves, with the former City forward labelling his fellow countryman as 'very intelligent'.

The Brighton man has also been lauded as a 'golden boy' by journalist Ryan Adsett for his performances at the World Cup, so he could be an extremely shrewd addition at the Etihad.

He has outperformed Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva in the top flight this season, as per WhoScored, and his ability to turn out in a variety of positions could come in handy under Guardiola.