Man Utd sceptical over surprising links to Alexis Mac Allister

Manchester United insiders are privately dismissing the sudden speculation that the club could move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, according to fresh information relayed to TEAMtalk. The story, which surfaced last week and briefly set social media abuzz on both sides of the North-West divide, is being treated with widespread scepticism at Old Trafford.

The chatter began when reports suggested Liverpool might entertain offers for the 27-year-old Argentine, instantly prompting questions over which elite sides would enter the race. Manchester United’s name was thrown into the mix, a development that caught club officials off guard. United and Liverpool have not conducted a direct transfer since the early 1960s, and sources close to both clubs believe that long-standing reluctance remains firmly intact.

Dean Jones, speaking to TEAMtalk, underlined the mood inside United’s corridors of power: “I was told by someone close to one side of it that they wouldn’t put money on it,” he revealed, emphasising that senior figures at Old Trafford view the link as a non-starter. The club’s recruitment staff acknowledge the midfield needs reinforcements—Casemiro’s influence is waning and consistency has been elusive—but swooping for a Liverpool star is considered a non-stategic and culturally explosive path.

The historic enmity between England’s two most decorated clubs adds another layer of complexity. Any attempt to broker a deal would risk fierce backlash from supporters who still regard cross-Pennine business as taboo. If new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe harboured hopes of rewriting that narrative, the reaction inside United suggests he may have underestimated the depth of feeling surrounding the rivalry.

On the pitch, Erik ten Hag’s side remain locked in a dogfight for a top-five finish. Saturday’s victory over Everton offered temporary respite, nudging United ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea in the live table, yet European qualification is far from secure. Until assistant coach Michael Carrick can help steer the squad over the line, Champions League football remains an uncertain prospect.

For Mac Allister, the immediate future appears tied to Anfield. If Liverpool opt to cash in, suitors are expected to emerge from Spain, France or other Premier League challengers, but Manchester United are unlikely to be among them. The player’s form between now and May will dictate whether a summer exit becomes realistic, though many close to the club hope a defensive-midfield arrival can be secured without sacrificing the World Cup winner.

Liverpool supporters, meanwhile, remain relaxed over separate rumours linking Dominik Szoboszlai with Real Madrid, while the absence of £116m-rated Florian Wirtz continues to be felt. Palmeiras have also moved to clarify their stance on teenage talent Allan Elias after fresh speculation tying him with a move to Merseyside.

For now, the prospect of Alexis Mac Allister swapping red for a deeper shade of red appears to exist only in headlines—not in the strategy rooms of either club.