Liverpool is ‘going after’ 19-year-old sensation Mac Allister, who they believe has big things ahead of him.

Liverpool is eager to keep splurging during the January transfer window, and they are looking to add players to both ends of the field.

According to reports, Liverpool has entered the competition to sign desired defender Valentin Barco. Several Premier League teams have expressed interest in the Boca Juniors star in recent months, but the Reds will be hoping that his Argentinean relationship with Alexis Mac Allister will be persuasive during negotiations.

Over the summer, Jurgen Klopp oversaw a significant reorganization at Anfield that included a reorganization of his midfield ranks and the departure of several of his aging stars. James Milner, Jordan Henderson, and Fabinho were among the departing players, and Liverpool concentrated on bringing in younger, more capable replacements.

Wataru Endo, Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch were all brought in to give the team new life, and so far, they have succeeded in doing so. The Reds have reestablished themselves as title contenders and are currently ranked second in the Premier League.

Nonetheless, the Merseyside team is eager to keep blowing the cash—multiple acquisitions are scheduled for January. Liverpool has entered the competition to sign Boca left-back Barco and is anticipated to make a move to sign him in January, according to Calcio Mercato.

Diego Simeone is eager for the 19-year-old to join him at Atletico Madrid, and Juventus is also very much in the running for the player. But a transfer to the Premier League is also very much in the works.

However, since an agreement has yet to be reached for the versatile full-back who can play on the wing and in midfield, Liverpool has a strong chance of convincing Barco to dedicate his future to their project. Having publicly praised the young defender, Mac Allister’s relationship with the fellow Argentine may come in handy if the Reds are trying to work out a deal.

“He (Barco) has a lot of ability and even when the opponents look like they are going to take the ball away from him, nobody can take it away from him,” Mac Allister stated earlier this month in an interview with D Sports Radio. Since he is still young, we must proceed cautiously. Even though he occasionally throws a little bit too much on the pitch, I see him as being very focused. He has the potential to play a significant role for our nation and effectively represent it in Europe.