Noel Whelan has given Tottenham his support in their attempt to sign a “outstanding” Argentine player who may win the World Cup on Sunday. Alexis Mac Allister, a playmaker for the Seagulls, has been extensively linked to the north London club recently, and his performances in Qatar have further fueled the rumours.
The 23-year-old recorded five goals in 14 Premier League games for the Seagulls before to the World Cup. Mac Allister has started five of Argentina’s six games since coming in Qatar, helping them get to the final against France and scoring in the process.
He signed a deal with Brighton in 2019 for only £7 million, and it runs until 2025. Numerous teams have expressed interest in signing Mac Allister as a result of his performance this year and in Qatar. Tottenham is one of those suitors that is most interested in signing a talented midfielder.
According to recent rumours, Tottenham is prepared to compete with Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and Juventus to land their target. The player is said to prefer remaining in England, where he can demand a higher wage. Additionally, former Leeds striker Whelan predicts that Mac Allister will debut for Conte in the near future.
There is no denying that, as he said to Football Insider, “I’ve been so impressed with him. In the middle midfield region, he has displayed true class. It’s just another outstanding piece of work from Brighton, in terms of both intensity and quality.
You have to believe that Mac Allister is the next given how much money they have already earned with Cucurella and Bissouma. He could have won the World Cup when he returns. “He dealt with the pressure from Argentina and the Premier League. Additionally, I see him fitting into Antonio Conte’s system at Tottenham.
He has excellent positioning, is highly aggressive, and also thinks about objectives. He would be a huge asset for most Premier League teams. The cost of signing Mac Allister will be high.
Although no price has been provided, it is undoubtedly high given that the player still has more than two years left on his deal.
However, Mac Allister would be troubled by how Yves Bissouma, a former Seagulls star, has failed in north London. Under Conte, who likes the duo of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur, the superb midfielder has had difficulty getting starts. On Boxing Day, when the Premier League resumes play, Bissouma may very possibly be selected.
Conte’s team travels to London rivals Brentford, although Bentancur is banned and already out with an injury. Oliver Skipp or Bissouma are now Conte’s only options for the crucial match against the Bees.