Real Madrid appear increasingly likely to enter the market for a playmaker this summer.

Despite the wealth of talent currently available, manager Alvaro Arbeloa has struggled to find a midfield profile capable of dictating the tempo and progressing the ball with the same ease as the legendary duo of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

Consequently, the club has reportedly made midfield recruitment a top priority for the upcoming window, alongside strengthening the center-back position.

A familiar name has resurfaced on Los Blancos’ radar: Alexis Mac Allister.

Reports suggest that Liverpool are planning a comprehensive review of the Argentine international’s situation at Anfield once the current season concludes.

With only two years remaining on his contract, the Reds face a crucial decision: offer the midfielder a lucrative new deal or capitalize on his market value while his stock remains high.

Real Madrid could reignite interest in Liverpool’s Argentine star

The possibility of a move to the Santiago Bernabeu is not a new development for Mac Allister.

His representatives reportedly responded positively to an initial inquiry from Real Madrid last season.

While that interest was largely driven by former manager Carlo Ancelotti, the club’s ongoing struggle to find a creative spark in the middle of the park could force the hierarchy to reconsider a formal bid.

Since that initial approach, Real Madrid have not made a definitive move, but the situation at Liverpool has changed the dynamic.

If the Premier League side signals a willingness to negotiate, Mac Allister would represent a high-quality solution to Arbeloa’s tactical dilemmas.

For now, the Spanish giants are keeping a close eye on developments in Merseyside as they prepare to reshape their midfield for the 2026/27 campaign.