Liverpool's Contract Concerns: Mac Allister's Future Uncertain

Liverpool’s season might be unbeaten on paper, but the cracks are hard to ignore.

Four new arrivals walked through the Anfield doors in the summer, an attempted reset after a disjointed campaign. Yet, despite that refresh, Liverpool already trail leaders Arsenal by six points across all competitions – an early gap that nags at a fanbase used to chasing titles, not just top-four security.

The concern runs deeper than the league table. Contract stand-offs and unresolved futures hang over the squad, with little in the way of clear communication from the club. For supporters, the silence has felt as troubling as some of the performances.

One situation, though, has finally been dragged into the light.

Mac Allister contract talks yet to start

Alexis Mac Allister has quietly become one of Liverpool’s most reliable performers this season. The Argentine, who endured heavy scrutiny last term, has re-emerged as a key figure in midfield, contributing to goals and driving play in a way that has quickly restored his standing with the fans.

On form, he has a strong claim to being Andoni Iraola’s most consistent central midfielder this campaign. A few months ago, that idea would have been dismissed out of hand. Now it feels obvious.

With that resurgence has come a natural question: does he deserve a new deal? His current contract runs until 2028, but elite clubs often move early to reward and protect their core players.

Right now, that is not happening.

Speaking to 365Scores, Mac Allister’s father and representative, Carlos Mac Allister, confirmed that Liverpool have not opened talks over fresh terms.

“No one from Liverpool FC has contacted us about renewing his contract yet,” he said.

“We have a valid contract and we are committed to it with Liverpool, and if the club does not offer to renew the contract, that is their right. At the moment, Alexis must give his best for the club in every game during the weekend.

“Alexis is not disappointed. This is a decision made by the club, and we do not judge their decisions, we just prepare for what is to come.”

It is a clear message. Liverpool are under no pressure from the player’s side, but they are also not rushing to reward his uptick in form after what they viewed as an underwhelming previous season.

For a team wrestling with a long list of contractual puzzles, Mac Allister’s situation now sits firmly on that growing pile.

Real Madrid rumours shut down

Mac Allister’s dip last season sparked an inevitable swirl of speculation around his future. As his performances faltered, the rumours grew. A string of clubs were linked, with Real Madrid repeatedly pushed to the front of the queue in reports.

The story was seductive: a technically gifted World Cup winner, unsettled in England, rescued by the European champions. It never got close.

Liverpool kept him. They resisted the temptation to cash in or to replace him with one of several available number sixes. At the time, many supporters questioned that decision. On current evidence, it looks like a gamble that has paid off.

Carlos Mac Allister was also asked by 365Scores about the extent of Real Madrid’s interest. His answer cut straight through months of noise.

“No one from Real Madrid contacted us at any time throughout Alexis’ career.”

No calls. No meetings. No negotiations. Just a rumour that grew legs while the player stayed put and fought for his place.

So Liverpool find themselves here: an important midfielder back near his best, no contract talks on the table, and a transfer saga that never really existed shut down by the man closest to him.

If the performances keep climbing and the gap to Arsenal refuses to close, how long can the club afford to leave that situation untouched?