Report: Liverpool target £35m Ligue 1 midfielder as Mac Allister replacement

Report: Liverpool target £35m Ligue 1 midfielder as Mac Allister replacement Midfield uncertainty drives recruitment focus Liverpool’s midfield rebuild is once again under the microscope, with fresh speculation suggesting that Mamadou Sangare could emerge as a key target should change become necessary. Questions surrounding Alexis Mac Allister have intensified over the course of the season. Once a metronomic presence, his influence has dipped, and that drop in output has coincided with a broader inconsistency in Liverpool’s engine room.

While Dominik Szoboszlai has carried much of the creative burden, the balance has felt uneven. With Arne Slot tasked with refining a side that recently set the standard domestically, the need for renewed energy and tactical clarity in midfield is becoming increasingly apparent. Recruitment, therefore, is not simply reactive but strategic.

Sangare profile fits Liverpool identity Reports sourced from journalist Bence Bocsak , originally shared via the Anfield Watch Podcast, highlight Sangare as a compelling option. His profile aligns closely with Liverpool’s historical midfield blueprint, built on intensity, vertical passing, and relentless pressing. Bocsak described the player in clear terms: “ [Mamadou] Sangare is a high intensity player.

He is very good at making quick decisions on the ball, he [does] quick passes, he’s a little bit similar to [Alexis] Mac Allister but on top of that he’s got that intensity, he’s got that running ability that Liverpool have missed. For me, I think he’d be a really nice fit as well, and again, considering RC Lens paid €8 million or something like that for Sangare, they’re not going to want to demand a massive price tag. I think there’s talk of €40 million to €50 million which translates to around £35 million and that is a lot more of a reasonable fee.