A major talent performing in the Premier League at a south coast club. Liverpool long-time admirers. Then Manchester City attempting to hijack any potential deal.
If Reds supporters have a sense of deja vu regards Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, it's not without foundation.
After all, Liverpool have been in this position before. And their not-so-secret weapon back then means they stand a more than fighting chance of persuading the Argentina World Cup winner to make Anfield his next destination.
