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Real Madrid bet on the future of midfielders: Can Argentina international McAllister land at the Bernabeu?

2:05pm, 13 July 2025Football

When Real Madrid locks in a target, the entire football world will cause trouble. And this time, Real Madrid's spotlight was aimed at Liverpool's Argentine international McAllister. This World Cup champion not only has excellent technical and competition experience, but is also considered the best candidate to fill the future vacancy of Real Madrid's midfielder. However, the complexity of the deal and the high transfer fees are making this gamble full of suspense.

Real Madrid's current midfield status and future demand

If Real Madrid's midfield is the team's engine, then this engine is undergoing a critical moment of renewal. From Kroos to Modric, these veterans have written their own legends at the Bernabeu, but time is unforgiving. Although the rising stars Chu Amuni and Kamavenga have unlimited potential, they are still some time before they completely take over the midfield command. As Xavi Alonso takes over as head coach, Real Madrid's tactical needs are also quietly changing: higher ball possession rate, faster offense and defense conversion, and stronger midfield pressure.

Macalist is undoubtedly the perfect answer to these requirements. Not only can he be at ease on both offense and defense, he also has the psychological quality of winning the World Cup. This kind of competition experience is a wealth that any team dreams of.

Why is McAllister the dream signing of Real Madrid?

Recalling McAllister's career trajectory, he rose from Brighton and showed amazing comprehensiveness in the Premier League: accurate passes, excellent ball possession and a keen sense of tactics. At Liverpool, he has demonstrated stability and leadership, becoming an indispensable part of the team's midfield. In the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he played side by side with Messi and made great contributions to Argentina's championship, especially his calm performance in the final, which was impressive.

For Real Madrid, the arrival of McAllister can not only enhance the strength of the midfield, but also inject more possibilities for tactical changes into the team. His offense and defensive conversion ability is exactly the key attribute that Real Madrid needs.

The obstacles to transfers: sky-high transfer fees and Liverpool's tough attitude, however, dream signing is never easy. Liverpool's positioning for McAllister is very clear: the team's core midfielder will never be released easily. According to British media, Liverpool priced the Argentine international for more than 100 million euros, which is undoubtedly a problem for Real Madrid in the transfer market.

Real Madrid is not without precedent for paying high prices, but in recent years, the team's transfer strategies tend to be more rational and accurate. The psychological threshold of up to 100 million euros makes Real Madrid seem hesitant in this deal. Meanwhile, there are rumors that Real Madrid may raise funds by selling Brazilian striker Rodrigo. If Rodrigo leaves, Real Madrid will earn a considerable transfer income, but is it worth it? After all, Rodrigo is also an important part of the team's future plans.

Domino effect in the transfer market: How does a transaction change the pattern?

If McAllister really transfers to Real Madrid, this will be one of the most sensational trades in the summer window this year. The chain reaction it may trigger includes: How does Liverpool look for a replacement? Will Real Madrid's forward be re-arranged due to Rodrigo's departure? More importantly, this deal may become a demonstration case in the future transfer market, further pushing the value of top players.

Losing McAllister would be a huge loss for Liverpool, and they may have to accelerate their midfield reinforcement program. For Real Madrid, the restructuring of the midfield will be a long-term project. Whether McAllister's arrival can completely solve the problem still needs time to verify.

Real Madrid's strategy: bet or make rational choices?

In recent years, Real Madrid's transfer strategy has gradually shifted from the "Galaxy Battleship-style Buying" in its early years to precise reinforcement. The team is more rational in the training of young players and future planning. And this time, McAllister's high price has put Real Madrid in a difficult choice: should we adhere to fiscal sustainability, or make an exception to bet on the future?

In the long run, whether this deal can meet Real Madrid's plan depends on whether Liverpool will let go and whether Real Madrid can find a suitable funding solution.

Summary and Outlook

Real Madrid's interest in McAllister is not only an ordinary transfer attempt, but also part of the team's future strategic layout. Regardless of whether the deal can eventually become a success, it will become one of the focus of this year's transfer market. For fans, this is not only an opportunity to pay attention to trading dynamics, but also a time to witness the changes in European football landscape.

So, how do you view this potential deal? Should Real Madrid bet on McAllister? How will Liverpool deal with it? Welcome to leave your opinions in the comment section and discuss with more fans!

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