According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City is not in the race to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister who was part of the Argentina team that won the 2022 World Cup.

Romano tweeted: “Manchester City are not in the race for Alexis Mac Allister at this stage. No talks or concrete contacts.

“Liverpool are close to full agreement on personal terms with the player, waiting on final details. There’s fixed amount/clause into his Brighton contract.