Report: Real Madrid plot Rodrygo swap-deal to snag Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister

    Real Madrid are pushing to sign Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, offering Brazilian forward Rodrygo in a potential swap deal to bring the Argentine midfielder to the Santiago Bernabeu, per Spanish outlet Defensa Central.

    Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool linked with Real Madrid move Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool linked with Real Madrid move

    According to the report, Liverpool value their 26-year-old World Cup and Copa America winner at over 100 million euros, a sum Madrid are hesitant to pay outright.

    Instead, they are considering including Rodrygo, a target for Liverpool as a possible replacement for Luis Diaz, who has attracted interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

    "Real Madrid are exploring all avenues to land Mac Allister," a source told Defensa Central. "Rodrygo's inclusion could make the deal attractive for Liverpool."

    The Spanish giants have already signed Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold for 8.5 million pounds this summer for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and are targeting Reds defender Ibrahima Konate, who has signaled he won't renew his contract and could leave in 2026.

    Liverpool, however, are cautious about dealing with Madrid after losing out on Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, and Alexander-Arnold in recent years.

    "Liverpool are reluctant to negotiate," Defensa Central noted, highlighting the Reds' frustration.

    Mac Allister has reaffirmed his loyalty to Liverpool. In April, he told TyC Sports, "I'm fine at Liverpool, and I don't need to talk about other clubs."

    After winning the Premier League, he posted on Instagram, "Lifting the trophy with Liverpool is a dream come true. Thank you to the club and fans."

    X posts show Liverpool fans backing Mac Allister, with one writing, "Alexis is untouchable!" A Real Madrid fan account countered, "Rodrygo for Mac Allister could be massive."

    Italian journalist Rudy Galetti reported AC Milan are eyeing a Madrid defender, while speculation swirls that Madrid might sell Vinicius Junior next summer, potentially affecting their transfer plans.

    Liverpool are holding firm, but Madrid's bold swap offer could spark intense negotiations.