‘We will see…’ – Alexis Mac Allister’s dad speaks out amid bombshell Man United rumours
Carlos Mac Allister has spoken out amid rumours linking his son Alexis with a shock move to Manchester United.
Earlier this week, The Mirror claimed that the Old Trafford hierarchy have been eyeing a raid for the Liverpool midfielder, who Red Devils co-owner Jim Ratcliffe would be interested in snapping up if the 27-year-old were to become available.
Fabrizio Romano subsequently downplayed the likelihood of such a transfer coming off, saying that while he expects Michael Carrick’s side to be ‘really busy’ in terms of midfield recruitment in the summer, he’s ‘not aware of anything really concrete or really strong’ regarding the Argentina international.
Carlos Mac Allister addresses latest rumours involving his son
Mac Allister senior spoke exclusively to WinWin and insisted that Alexis’ only priority is to extend his current contract at Anfield, rather than going anywhere else.
He stated: “Alexis is only thinking about Liverpool at the moment. We are waiting for an offer to renew his contract. We will see what the club’s plan is.”
When asked if the Reds midfielder would consider moving overseas if no agreement can be reached on Merseyside, Carlos replied: “We’ll wait and see what happens with the renewal. That’s all.”
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This isn’t the first time that the Liverpool midfielder’s dad has felt obliged to publicly denounce transfer speculation involving the Reds’ number 10 – it’s not even the first time this month.
Only a fortnight ago, he made similar comments to above in addressing rumours of renewed interest from Real Madrid, against whom the 27-year-old scored our winning goal in a Champions League clash in November.
There would appear to be no major hurry for the relevant parties to thrash out a contract renewal, given that Mac Allister’s current deal runs to June 2028, although Carlos’ comments would suggest that Alexis is keen for Anfield chiefs to make the first move.
The Argentine will be aware that Dominik Szoboszlai – who also joined Liverpool in 2023 and has a similar contract length to the ex-Brighton midfielder – has begun negotiations with the Merseyside hierarchy over a prospective extension, and he may duly be wondering when the same will happen with him.
Realistically we don’t have to worry too much about Manchester United’s reported interest, as LFC surely wouldn’t countenance selling a key player to their biggest rivals, although the 27-year-old might be keen for renewal talks to commence sooner rather than later.
His father would most likely appreciate that, too, so that he doesn’t have to keep publicly shooting down transfer rumours surrounding our number 10.
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VAR official hit with harsh punishment after Girona vs Barcelona drama
Barcelona may finally feel a sense of justice after the refereeing authorities took action following the controversial incident in the clash against Girona.
Reports from AS now confirm that VAR official David Galvez Rascon has received the harshest punishment among referees this round and will be suspended for an indefinite period.
The decision comes after a key moment in the match that heavily influenced the outcome.
During the attacking sequence that led to Girona’s 2-1 goal, there was a clear collision between Claudio Echeverri and Jules Kounde.
The French defender went down, but play continued, and the goal was allowed to stand.
Barcelona players and coaching staff immediately protested, believing the foul should have been called.
CTA admits mistake
After reviewing the incident, the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) concluded that the intervention on Kounde was reckless and should have resulted in a foul.
More importantly, the VAR room should have stepped in to alert the on-field referee and recommend a review.
As a result, the CTA decided to remove Galvez Rascon from officiating duties for the weekend.
The refereeing body went further, imposing what is known internally as a “freeze,” meaning suspension until further notice.
The committee’s technical review reached a clear conclusion regarding the incident.
According to their assessment, Echeverri’s action on Kounde was illegal and should have been penalised before the attacking move continued.
This meant that the entire sequence leading to Girona’s second goal should not have counted.
Meanwhile, Barcelona figures did not hold back after the match. Several players voiced their frustration, and both Hansi Flick and club president Joan Laporta openly criticised the decision.
They argued that the foul on Kounde was obvious and that the VAR team should have intervened to correct the mistake.
What channel is UConn vs. Creighton on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Big East men's basketball game
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Only a handful of matchups remain in Big East conference play, and UConn will host Creighton in a head-to-head Wednesday.
No. 5 UConn has bounced back following a rare loss to St. John's at Madison Square Garden earlier this month, scoring wins over Butler and Georgetown last week. In a gritty victory over the Hoyas, UConn's Alex Karaban became the program's all-time winningest player, with 116 under his belt.
Creighton sits in the middle of the pack in the Big East, with a 13-13 overall and 7-8 conference record. The Bluejays have lost their last two matchups, one to a strong Villanova squad and the other to DePaul, which is several spots below them in standings.
These two programs last met Jan. 31, with UConn prevailing 85-58. What will the outcome be this time?
Here's everything you need to know about UConn vs. Creighton, including TV channel and streaming options for the men's basketball game.
What channel is UConn vs. Creighton on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream:DIRECTV
UConn vs. Creighton will be broadcast live on TNT. Fans can also stream the action live on DIRECTV.
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What time is UConn vs. Creighton today?
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
UConn and Creighton are set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The game will be played at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut.
UConn vs. Creighton radio coverage
- Radio station:SiriusXM channels 84, 385
Fans can listen to UConn vs. Creighton live on SiriusXM. For those listening in vehicles, the Huskies' broadcast will be available on channel 84 and the Creighton call will be on channel 385.
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UConn men's basketball schedule 2025-26
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 18 | vs. Creighton | 7 p.m. |
| Feb. 21 | at Villanova | 5:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 25 | vs. St. John's | 7 p.m. |
| Feb. 28 | vs. Seton Hall | Noon |
| March 7 | at Marquette | 12:30 p.m. |
Creighton men's basketball schedule 2025-26
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 18 | at UConn | 7 p.m. |
| Feb. 21 | at St. John's | Noon |
| Feb. 25 | vs. DePaul | 9 p.m. |
| Feb. 28 | vs. Providence | 5:30 p.m. |
| March 4 | at Butler | 6 p.m. |
College basketball AP Top 25 rankings
Rankings as of Feb. 17
- Michigan
- Houston
- Duke
- Arizona
- UConn
- Iowa State
- Purdue
- Kansas
- Nebraska
- Illinois
- Gonzaga
- Florida
- Texas Tech
- Virginia
- Michigan State
- North Carolina
- St. John's
- Saint Louis
- Vanderbilt
- Arkansas
- Louisville
- Miami (OH)
- BYU
- Wisconsin
- Alabama