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  "path": "/2026/02/16/sir-jim-ratcliffe-wants-manchester-united-sign-55m-liverpool-star-stunning-transfer-26932858/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-16T13:39:34.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Manchester United are weighing up a move for the Liverpool star (Picture: Getty)\n\nManchester United are weighing up a shock move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister ahead of the summer transfer window.\n\nBringing a new midfielder to Old Trafford is United’s priority this summer and the Red Devils have been linked with Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton.\n\nRuben Amorim was left disappointed by United’s failure to sign a new midfielder last summer and the need for reinforcements in that area of the pitch will only grow once Casemiro leaves at the end of the season.\n\nEngland international Anderson is believed to be Manchester United’s No. 1 target but Nottingham Forest are expected to demand up to £100m for the 23-year-old.\n\nBrighton’s Baleba, who was in talks with United last summer, and Crystal Palace’s Wharton are valued in the same price bracket despite mixed seasons at their current clubs.\n\nManchester United are also looking at other options and are weighing up a shock move for Liverpool star Mac Allister, according to the Daily Mirror.\n\nOld Trafford bosses are said to be ‘keeping close tabs’ on Mac Allister amid speculation he could leave Anfield at the end of the season.\n\n##  Get your football fix\n\nDon't want to miss the week's biggest football stories? **Metro's** exclusive football newsletter, In The Mixer, is your essential guide.\n\nFrom the latest transfer rumours and managerial moves to analysis of the biggest games and a lot more, our experts have you covered.\n\nSign up here, it's an open goal.\n\nLiverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister (Picture: Getty)\n\nSigned for £55m from Brighton in 2023, Mac Allister has made over 100 appearances for the Reds and helped Arne Slot’s side win the Premier League last season.\n\nThe World Cup winner has been less effective this term, however, and is yet to contribute a goal in the Premier League.\n\nMac Allister is contracted to Liverpool for another season but it has been suggested that he could leave Merseyside this summer if the right opportunity presents itself.\n\nManchester United are aware signing a player from bitter rivals Liverpool would be difficult and simply impossible were they to miss out on the Champions League.\n\nThe Red Devils were outside of the top-four at the time of Ruben Amorim’s sacking but have climbed back into the Champions League places under caretaker boss Michael Carrick.\n\nThere are therefore several obstacles to a deal but United co-owner Ratcliffe has nevertheless registered an interest in bringing the 27-year-old to Old Trafford.\n\n**_More to follow …_**\n\n**For more stories like this,check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook, **Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments  Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source ",
  "title": "Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants Manchester United to sign £55m Liverpool star in stunning transfer"
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