Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign was a breakthrough tournament for a number of players, particularly Alexis Mac Allister, who – just like Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez – started on the bench before working his way into the lineup.
Come the final versus France, the Brighton ace was no longer a peripheral player but was instead an influential figure, assisting Angel di Maria for the second goal while delivering a well-rounded midfield performance.
As is the case with players that impress at the FIFA World Cup, the 23-year-old is thus being linked with a huge move away from the Amex Stadium. According to AS, a fellow Premier League side and one of Spain's biggest clubs are showing interest in the midfielder.
The first team mentioned in this article is Arsenal, the current English top-flight leader. The Gunners have long been on the hunt for a midfielder, though it remains to be seen whether a no.8 or a no.6 will be their priority. Mac Allister showed with his displays in Qatar that he could be a brilliant addition to Mikel Arteta's lineup in the role currently occupied by Granit Xhaka — however, the Swiss ace has been spectacular this term.
Los Rojiblancos, meanwhile, have endured a few hiccups this season, both domestically and in Europe, and thus could need freshening up. However, the biggest issue facing both clubs is the player's contractual situation at Brighton.
The Argentine's current deal runs until 2025, with the Seagulls holding the option of extending it by an additional year. The club's chief executive Paul Barber admitted that there was interest in the South American prior to Qatar 2022 but reiterated their desire to keep ahold of Alexis.
Mac Allister is currently in Buenos Aires celebrating La Albiceleste's third FIFA World Cup trophy. Scaloni's men overcame France in the final, with Di Maria scoring once while Messi got a brace en route to a 3-3 draw. The Argentines eventually triumphed on penalties, ending their 36-year wait for this trophy.
