Search results

Come off it. He may have been relaxed about staying if not deal had gone through, but I'm certain Alexis is delighted by the move. Is there any evidence whatsoever that his Dad pushed him into it, or was only pushing for the money, rather than acting in the best interests of his son?

Did you think it was a sideways move when Gordon Greer joined us from Swindon? This time last year, would it have been a sideways move if a Southampton player had joined us?

This might give you a good idea.

It's funny that we all get so worked up about the fee, when it means very little to us fans other than being able to brag that we sold a player for a lot of money. If we don't make enough money from a player sale then it means Tony has to put his hand in his pocket to get the players we need...

Everyone wants a payrise, but my point was that I doubt his dad would be pushing for one against the will of his own son, especially when he himself was a professional footballer.

I've seen this view posted a few times and I'm sorry, but it's complete conjecture with no basis and probably way off the mark. First off, the Mac Allister family are known to be quite well off anyway. From the interviews and features shown since the world cup, Alexis has a good relationship...

How about Firmino on the same day? https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/roberto-firmino-anfield-farewell-goal-30031086.amp It's a huge jump to think that Alexis is somehow being forced to move against his will. Of course he wants to go to Liverpool/City etc, they're the sort of clubs...

I think that's massively clutching at straws I'm afraid. It's easily possible to be sad/emotional to leave somewhere that you've loved working, while at the same time being excited to take a step upwards