Trent Alexander-Arnold claim made as Liverpool speculation continues

'They're lying' - Trent Alexander-Arnold claim made as Liverpool speculation continues

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates the Premier League title being won after victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on April 27 2025 (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images )

Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey admits he can "understand" why Trent Alexander-Arnold is considering a move to Real Madrid - but sympathises with fans frustrated at the possibility of the right-back leaving. Alexander-Arnold is at present set to depart on a free transfer at the end of next month when his contract expires.

Talks over a new deal with Liverpool have thus far failed to persuade the 26-year-old to commit his future to his boyhood club. The defender is pondering an offer from Real Madrid.

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Alexander-Arnold - who was the subject of an approach from the European Super League advocates that was rejected by Liverpool during the winter - has received a mixed reception from Reds supporters in recent weeks.

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And Heskey said: “I can understand why the fans and maybe even the club are frustrated by the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation, as Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world, so it’s hard for everyone to understand why he would want to leave.

"People expect homegrown players to stay with the club forever and cement their legacy like Steven Gerrard did, and if they do leave, it’s on the club's terms, which isn’t the case with Trent.

“But I do sympathise with him, I believe all footballers grow up fantasising about playing abroad.

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When I was learning the game, I dreamt about going and playing in Italy, as it was the best league in the world at the time."

“Heskey, speaking to the ECHO via Best New Bingo Sites, added: "I had those ambitions, and I saw Paul Ince and David Platt make those moves, which let you know it was possible.

“So, I believe every player dreams of playing abroad and gaining that football and life experience. If a player says they have never even thought about it, they’re lying.

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“Real Madrid are arguably one of the biggest clubs in the world, alongside Liverpool, so I can understand his interest in moving.

“At the end of the day, it is his career, and he can do what he likes with it, and if he thinks Madrid is the next step, then he will go.”

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Alexander-Arnold was asked about his future after he stepped off the bench to score the Reds' winner at Leicester City last month.

He said: "I've said all season, I am not going to speak on my situation, I am not going to go into details but these days like today are always special: scoring goals, winning games, being close to winning titles and being in title races, they are special moments that will live for me forever.

"I am glad to be a part of them."

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The fit-again Alexander-Arnold then returned to the starting line-up as Liverpool sealed the Premier League title with a 5-1 win at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

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