Man Utd could beat Liverpool to midfielder signing

Manchester United could beat Liverpool in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister this summer.

The Argentine has decided to move on from the Seagulls in the next transfer window and he could be available for around £70 million.

Liverpool are currently deemed to be leading the pursuit but The Athletic claim that the 24-year-old wants Champions League football.

In that case, United could have the head start over Jurgen Klopp's side, who are lying fifth in the league standings at the moment.

The Merseyside outfit are currently one point behind the Red Devils for the fourth spot but have already played one match more.

With just two games left, they are no longer in control of their own destiny.

One of United or Newcastle (third) need to drop four points from their final three games for Liverpool to leapfrog them with two wins.

It is a huge question mark at the moment. Liverpool could miss out on Mac Allister to United without Champions League football.