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Report: Mounting pressure won’t stop them, Liverpool stick to controversial plan

Liverpool are sticking to a controversial plan. The mounting pressure to change tact isn't going to sway them, either.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
Report: Mounting pressure won’t stop them, Liverpool stick to controversial plan
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Alex Caple reports Liverpool are sticking to their plan not to rush a new contract for Alexis Mac Allister.
  • Mac Allister is approaching the final 18 months of his current contract after Liverpool reportedly declined to offer terms.
  • Liverpool previously secured fellow midfielders Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai on significant long-term contract extensions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool are reportedly maintaining their stance of not rushing into contract renewal talks with midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, despite growing external pressure. According to The Telegraph, the club remains in no rush to extend the Argentine's deal, which is entering its final 18 months, even after he reportedly requested new terms.

Writer Alex Caple questions this strategy, noting that Liverpool previously handed lucrative long-term deals to fellow midfielders Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai. Despite Mac Allister scoring twice against Villarreal, Caple suggests the club could still look to replace him.

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