Report: It might be all over, key Liverpool player set to leave within months

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Liverpool may be planning a midfield overhaul, potentially sacrificing Alexis Mac Allister, according to a report from Sky Sports in Switzerland cited by Anfield Watch. The club is said to be operating under a 'one in, one out' policy in midfield. Mac Allister's current contract expires in 2028, but he is reportedly set to leave in the summer of 2027. This move would make way for a more defensive-minded midfielder.

Liverpool have been searching for a defensive midfielder since Fabinho's departure in 2023. The club has had several opportunities to address this issue but has faced setbacks, including losing Aurélien Tchouaméni to Real Madrid and Romeo Lavia and Moisés Caicedo to Chelsea. They eventually signed Wataru Endo, who brought experience but was not a long-term solution.

Ryan Gravenberch has been filling the No.6 role, and Alexis Mac Allister has also been deployed there when needed. While both players bring quality, they lack the defensive security Liverpool needs. Trey Nyoni, a youngster from the academy, shows promise as a deep-lying playmaker, but potential alone won't solve the problem. Liverpool's sporting director, Julian Ward, needs to balance developing young talent with bringing in proven quality.