Manchester City appear to be leading the race to sign Brighton talent Alexis McAllister. The Argentinian attracted the attention of the whole world during the World Cup in Qatar, and is already under the target of several "big" clubs in the Premier League, including "Citizens".
According to the prestigious DailyStar in England, Pep Guardiola believes that Mac Allister will be the perfect player for City at the start of next season. However, competition for his card is expected to be fierce, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool also in the running. Currently, Brighton values the footballer's fee at 70 million pounds. However, in the event of a battle between English clubs for his services, the figure is expected to rise.
Guardiola is also looking to bring Dortmund talent Jude Bellingham to the team. The Spanish coach is determined to create a midfield with new talent, as the futures of Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva remain unclear. Guardiola is looking to keep both players in the squad next season, but knows this could be a difficult mission, so he wants to have other options available.
Mac Allister, who is only 24 years old, looks like the perfect long-term option. Despite the player being activated as a midfielder, he has scored 7 goals in all competitions for Brighton this season. Mac Allister played in all of Argentina's World Cup matches, contributing to the national team's historic success.
Although the player has never expressed a concrete desire to leave the Amex Stadium, this will not stop City from making a formal offer for his card in the summer. The midfielder has an active contract with Brighton until 2025, with the option to renew and an extra year. However, it seems that the club will not prevent the player from leaving if he expresses this desire.
