Trent Alexander-Arnold verdicts reached - ‘easy ride’, Beckham comparison, head turned
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's future at Liverpool has been a hot topic of discussion for weeks, with the defender seemingly edging closer to a move to Real Madrid. The 26-year-old has less than six months remaining on his contract at Anfield and is now free to negotiate with foreign clubs. Real Madrid made their interest known officially on New Year's Eve by approaching Liverpool about a January transfer for the player, but their advances were rejected.
Spanish reports claim that Alexander-Arnold has made up his mind to join the La Liga giants in the summer, although negotiations with Liverpool are still ongoing, and the club haven't thrown in the towel yet. Over the past few weeks, numerous pundits and former professionals have weighed in on Alexander-Arnold's situation, with some offering more flattering assessments than others.
Here, Mirror Football delves deep into the narratives and opinions surrounding the saga, dissecting the blend of praise, criticism, and speculation surrounding Alexander-Arnold's potential exit, which, if it happens, would be one of the biggest transfers of the summer.
Speaking on The Sports Agents podcast, former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp said he reckoned Alexander-Arnold's head has been turned by the allure of playing for Los Blancos. He said: "I think there's only one club as a player where you just... with that white kit, and when Real Madrid come calling, it's almost impossible to turn down.
