Liverpool transfer news: Bayern Munich are considering a January move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, according to Topskills Sports UK. Its September 17 report says Bayern are assessing a winter move for the 27-year-old Argentina international. Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton in 2023 for a reported £35m fee and has become a key midfield figure.
The report comes after he publicly expressed disappointment over Liverpool’s decision not to offer him a new contract. His current deal runs until June 2028, leaving Liverpool with control over his immediate future. However, his comments have added tension to the situation.
Mac Allister has made an impact early this season, including the winning goal in Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. Topskills Sports UK therefore presents Bayern’s interest as a possible January story, with the German club assessing whether an approach could be made. No formal Bayern offer is claimed in the report.
Why could Liverpool transfer news concern Bayern?
Liverpool should think twice before considering a January sale. Mac Allister has already shown his value in the opening weeks. He has six appearances, two goals and one assist across the Premier League, Champions League and EFL Cup, according to the figures provided. His goal against Atlético Madrid settled a difficult European night, while his display against Tottenham brought another goal and an assist.
More importantly, he gives Liverpool tactical flexibility. The Argentine can play as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder or deep-lying playmaker. He receives under pressure, turns away from opponents and progresses possession with passing. His long-range shooting adds another threat, while a 90 per cent league passing rate highlights his consistency in possession.
Mac Allister lacks elite recovery pace, so quick transitions can expose his lateral movement. The Argentine can struggle in aerial contests against taller midfielders. However, those drawbacks don’t erase his value as a press-resistant organiser who reads space well and wins the ball regularly.
The contract issue deserves attention. Mac Allister said he felt “very sad” after Liverpool declined to offer an extension while Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch received new deals. He had options to leave in the summer, yet stayed and reaffirmed his commitment.
From Liverpool’s perspective, selling in January would create a midfield hole. Bayern would gain a World Cup winner in his prime, while Liverpool would strengthen a European rival. With Liverpool’s midfield needing depth during a demanding season, resolving the contract tension makes more sense than facilitating an exit.
