Alexis Mac Allister was seen in tears after Brighton's 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa yesterday afternoon after seemingly saying goodbye to the Seagulls supporters following the full-time whistle.
The Argentine midfielder is expected to leave his current employers in the coming weeks and is a primary target for Liverpool as they prepare to revamp their midfield department this summer. The ECHO understands the Reds may, however, have to fend off interest from Manchester City and Manchester United if they are to recruit Mac Allister.
In the clearest indication yet that the 24-year-old will be departing Brighton, the World Cup winner appeared extremely emotional as he made his way over to those fans who had made the trip to Villa Park to watch Roberto De Zerbi's side in action. As supporters began to chant the name of the midfielder, De Zerbi placed his arm around the player before grinning and pointing in his direction.
