Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s summer time transfer from Liverpool to Actual Madrid feels nearer than ever, following a worrying day of reviews 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 reviews 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 a substitute making it clear he “needs to depart” on a free switch.
Alexander-Arnold has at all times 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 doubtless 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 proper-back has performed all of it at Liverpool and has earned the fitting to name himself some of the embellished gamers within the membership’s trendy period, however he won’t be appeared again on fondly regardless.
“Jamie Carragher hit the nail on the pinnacle when he not too long ago requested ‘does Trent wish to be Steven Gerrard or Steve McManaman?’”
Elsewhere within the soccer world at present
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former France midfielder Michel Platini have been cleared of corruption fees referring to allegations of fraud. In fact they’ve! (BBC)
Newcastle are have modified their plans to have fun their Carabao Cup win, including an open-top bus parade to an already-arranged social gathering (Guardian)
Dan Ashworth is reportedly in discussions over a return to the FA in a senior position, 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 gained.
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.
