Simon Jordan insists it is ridiculous that Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to spend his entire career at Liverpool.
The right-back came through the system at Anfield, but it is increasingly looking likely that he will leave the Premier League leaders for a new challenge in Spain. His contract expires and Real Madrid are circling with their opening bid rejected by the Reds.
Alexander-Arnold's contract is set to expire and the 26-year-old is considering his options, with Real's lure potentially too good to turn down. His attachment to the club has added more emotion to the saga and he has drawn comparisons with former players.
Steven Gerrard chose to turn down lucrative offers to move elsewhere, while Steve McManaman opted to move to Madrid, winning several Champions Leagues in the process. The ex-Crystal Palace owner claims Alexander-Arnold cannot be expected to remain loyal to Liverpool. forever.
He told the Daily Mail: “While many Reds fans are unhappy that their local hero is considering a life away from Anfield, Liverpool's potential loss could be the country's gain. Being a member of the Madrid superstar club doesn't leave Jude Bellingham done wrong, right? For Trent, Real Madrid is a huge opportunity and I wouldn't blame him for taking it.
“Trent has fully trained at Liverpool, has rightly received plaudits as a winner of the Premier League and Champions League and has earned the right to choose whether his fate lies abroad. If he moves there would be a backlash from some sides who seem to expect every homegrown talent to spend their entire career at one club, which is ridiculous these days.”
“British players have had mixed success abroad but Trent seems to be a good fit. He is a natural ball player so his skills will transfer. Spanish teams don't tend to apply as much pressure in the final third part, making it easier to maximize its brilliant performance.” range of passing.”
Alexander-Arnold has remained silent on his future, unlike teammate Mohamed Salah, who was willing to discuss the state of play regarding his contract saga. The right-back continued to perform as the Reds set the pace, and Jordan is keen to point that out.
“I understand why the Kop don't want to lose one of their own players,” Jordan added. “They will wonder why Liverpool haven't signed him. I suspect the club's inability to do that is beyond their control. It's another thing entirely for them not to at least cash in on a departing star.”
“Fans have to be realistic. Footballers are under contract and have to be as loyal as that contract. I haven't seen any sign of Alexander-Arnold having downed any instruments.”
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