Certain supporters would have gone into meltdown if 12 months ago they were told Liverpool's main priority of the following summer's transfer market was to sign a Brighton midfielder.
Few, though, will be complaining as the Reds close in on the signature of Alexis Mac Allister, having made the Argentina World Cup winner their focus as they look to strengthen their midfield options.
Comments from the player's family and friends had already suggested a deal is close. And Mac Allister himself did little to quell the speculation when directly asked about Liverpool interest last week.
