Not Cuti Romero or Enzo Fernández: the World Cup winner Real Madrid want to sign

Planning never stops at Real Madrid. While the current season still holds decisive fixtures, the club’s top brass are already laying the groundwork for what’s to come in 2025/26. And among the many names circling the rumour mill, one has quietly emerged as a serious target: Alexis Mac Allister.

The Argentine World Cup winner, currently thriving at Liverpool, has become a name of growing interest within the walls of Valdebebas. According to Fichajes.net, Mac Allister is now part of internal discussions as a potential marquee signing to strengthen Madrid’s midfield.

What makes him so appealing? Beyond his undeniable technical skill and game intelligence, Mac Allister’s tactical versatility is a major asset. Whether deployed as a deep-lying playmaker, a box-to-box engine or a more advanced option, he has consistently delivered at the highest level.

Inside the Real Madrid camp, there’s a sense that the Argentine ticks all the right boxes: experienced, calm under pressure, and with the winning mentality that defines the club’s philosophy. His performances in the Premier League have not gone unnoticed, especially his leadership role in Liverpool’s midfield.

There are no formal negotiations on the table just yet, but the interest is genuine. The player’s contract situation and his standing at Liverpool will naturally shape any future move, but Madrid are closely monitoring developments and ready to act if the moment arises.

It would not be the first time Los Blancos looked to South America for midfield brilliance. And at just 26 years old, Mac Allister fits the long-term profile the club is targeting as it looks to evolve beyond the Modric-Kroos era.

Madrid’s midfield future could be Argentine once again

While the spotlight has often fallen on Enzo Fernandez or Cuti Romero, Real Madrid may be quietly moving in a different direction – one that could bring Alexis Mac Allister to the Bernabeu as their next big midfield star.