Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s summer season transfer from Liverpool to Actual Madrid feels nearer than ever, following a worrying day of studies on Tuesday.
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It’s a second we’ve all dreaded, let’s face it!
Madrid have flirted with Alexander-Arnold for months and the Occasions‘ Paul Joyce studies that they’re “engaged on finalising a deal” for him, with wages of over £220,000 reportedly on the desk.
In the meantime, Sky Sports activities declare that the 26-year-old has “turned down the chance for a prolonged, improved contract” at Liverpool, as an alternative making it clear he “desires to depart” on a free switch.
Alexander-Arnold has all the time arguably felt extra prone to depart than Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, and there now appears to be an inevitability about it.
The query is: does it taint his legacy?
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Joanna Durkan has been swift to evaluate Trent’s legacy, following information of his probably exit:
“There isn’t a avoiding it. If Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool for Actual Madrid as a free agent it’s going to replicate on his legacy at Anfield and never for the higher.
“The precise-back has achieved all of it at Liverpool and has earned the suitable to name himself probably the most adorned gamers within the membership’s fashionable period, however he is not going to be regarded again on fondly regardless.
“Jamie Carragher hit the nail on the top when he just lately requested ‘does Trent wish to be Steven Gerrard or Steve McManaman?’”
Elsewhere within the soccer world at this time
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former France midfielder Michel Platini have been cleared of corruption prices referring to allegations of fraud. In fact they’ve! (BBC)
Newcastle are have modified their plans to have a good time their Carabao Cup win, including an open-top bus parade to an already-arranged occasion (Guardian)
Dan Ashworth is reportedly in discussions over a return to the FA in a senior function, following a doomed spell as Man United‘s sporting director final 12 months (Telegraph)
Liverpool FC: On at the present time
On at the present time in 2006, Liverpool beat Everton 3-1 in usually humorous circumstances.
Steven Gerrard was despatched off after simply 18 minutes, which the travelling followers celebrated like a purpose, however the Reds nonetheless received.
Phil Neville’s personal purpose opened the scoring and Luis Garcia made it 2-0 earlier than a Tim Cahill header lowered the arrears.
An arrowed Harry Kewell strike in entrance of the Kop sealed Liverpool’s win – Andy van der Meyde had earlier been dismissed for the guests – as they earned native bragging rights.
