Trent Alexander-Arnold: Should the Liverpool right-back join Real Madrid?

Sean: Trent is a big boy. He will make his own choice. I like him to stay. The sad thing that is on top of all this is that we fans are afraid that he will end up like Michael Owen, selling the legendary status for a trip to Spain. I hope that when Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield he gets a better reception than Owen (mostly ignored). Madrid is a top club and a beautiful city. But this isn’t Liverpool!

Russ: Trent has been at the club for 20 years and absolutely won it all so you can understand if he wanted a change of scene. What he needs to understand is that he will never be adored by the Madrid fans like he was at Anfield. He will never captain the club he loves and he will never win the Ballon d’Or no matter what club he plays for. He was always welcomed back to Anfield but not with open arms – he tarnished his legacy like Owen and McManaman.

Fraser: While Salah and Virgil have made it clear they want to stay (and I’m pretty confident both will extend), Trent has been quiet the whole time which scares me the worst. The thing that angers me the most is that he is trying to leave for free and Liverpool are getting nothing in return. This is very disappointing from Trent and he is also a bit selfish, I just hope that this does not sabotage or derail our campaign. Good thing Conor Bradley is almost back.

Tommy: Out of the three players, he is the one we can beat. He is a luxury player who often doesn’t live up to the hype around him. We have a replacement ready, so he can go. It’s getting boring now. He, like Owen, will warm the bench in Madrid.

So: First and foremost, as a lifelong Liverpool fan, losing Trent would be a huge blow… That’s a no-brainer. However, I think he has made up his mind and who can blame him? When Real Madrid knocks, you answer the door! Having established his friendship with Jude Bellingham through the England post, the settling process will be much easier as well. It’s up to Liverpool to try to get the best deal possible (if it’s not too late).