At the end of the season, Max Allegri will most likely lose the services of one of his most beloved charges. Of course, we are talking about Adrien Rabiot, who is set to leave once his contract with Juventus expires in June, as the club will not be able to meet the heavy demands on him.
For this reason, the coach hopes to replace the Frenchman with another renowned player who can add quality and quantity to the midfield.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via TuttoJuve, Allegri has identified Alexis Mac Allister as the ideal profile to fill the void left by the eventual departure of Rabiot.
Both midfielders enjoyed a stellar World Cup campaign and were present in the final, but it was Mac Allister’s Argentina who prevailed at France’s expense after a dramatic penalty shootout.
Even before showing his prowess in Qatar, the 24-year-old excelled at Brighton. This season, he has so far scored five goals in his 14 Premier League appearances. He has a contract with the English club that runs until 2025.
The source adds that Mac Allister has several admirers between England and Spain. As for Juventus, they will try to sign him in the summer, but could reportedly try their luck in January if they manage to carve out new funds by selling Weston McKennie next month.
