Gary Lineker makes feelings clear on Trent Alexander-Arnold as Real Madrid eye Liverpool star
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Gary Lineker believes Trent Alexander-Arnold should leave Liverpool for Real Madrid if the opportunity arises.
The Reds right-back has won the lot during his time at Anfield and played a key role on Sunday as the Merseyside giants destroyed West Ham 5-0 at the London Stadium.
Alexander-Arnold has been a vital asset for Liverpool over the years and has helped the club to the top of the Premier League table.
But his time at Anfield appears to be drawing to a close, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season.
Gary Lineker believes Trent Alexander-Arnold should leave Liverpool for Real Madrid if the opportunity arises
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Liverpool would love to keep hold of Alexander-Arnold, especially given his importance to new manager Arne Slot.
But Lineker, speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, believes the England international should swap England for the sunny shores of Spain if the chance to join Real Madrid comes up.
"It seems to make a lot of sense to me," he said.
"Free transfer is how Real Madrid have done things recently.
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"He (Alexander-Arnold) is really close to Jude Bellingham and would fit in there beautifully. He would be a massive success.
"They wouldn’t focus on his defending critically as we do here – overly in my opinion. It’s a great fit and would be a huge loss for Liverpool, but they have a youngster coming through (Conor Bradley) who has done really well.
"I think it is highly likely that will happen, although I have no inside information whatsoever."
Lineker then added: "How do you say no to Real Madrid?
"Liverpool is an incredible football club, but a fresh challenge, playing abroad, I did it myself.
"Playing for Real Madrid or Barcelona is truly special. However strong and powerful and rich the Premier League is, the world’s greats still go to Barcelona and Real Madrid.
"The only exception in recent times is (Erling) Haaland. That aside, they go there.
"He (Alexander-Arnold) will love it there. It will be amazing.
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"They’ll worship and appreciate his passing range. He is in the prime of his career. I wouldn’t begrudge him."
Real are eyeing Alexander-Arnold at a time when Dani Carvajal is approaching the twilight years of his career.
Though the defender impressed at Euro 2024 this summer, there's a sense that the veteran can't go on forever.
If Alexander-Arnold does join Real, he'll become the latest Englishman to turn out for the LaLiga giants.
Trent Alexander-Arnold could be reunited with Jude Bellingham if he leaves Liverpool for Real Madrid
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Jude Bellingham moved to the Bernabeu back in the summer transfer window of 2023 and fired Real to LaLiga and Champions League glory at the first time of asking.
David Beckham, Michael Owen, Jonathan Woodgate, Steve McManaman and Laurie Cunningham have also worn their famous white shirt.
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