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Gary Neville has called Real Madrid's attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in January a "p---take."

Despite this, the Manchester United icon also mentioned he "doesn't agree" with some Liverpool supporters who think the full-back should have inked a new deal in January just to ensure his childhood club got a transfer fee.

I know that was something they were never going to do, but they could've got money for him.

"I thought it was a bit provocative from Real Madrid.

It would have risked them winning the league, but they could've got cash for him."

Defending Alexander-Arnold, Neville added: "(Liverpool) weren't willing to risk their position to get £20M, but they wanted him to risk his position by signing a contract."

Evidently opinionated, Neville said: "That's the bit I don't agree with.

My problem with it is, they have bid on the back of Trent Alexander-Arnold or his agent saying, 'Put a bid in.' Because they wouldn't put a bid in, they wouldn't do that unless they get the say so.

"But all those parties know Liverpool are going to turn that down anyway, so what are you trying to create.

Liverpool are not going to sell Trent in January going for a league title

For me, we're probably not the best people to speak to about this because we've never been involved in a transfer and we're probably two of the biggest club men who always put the club first."

Neville replied: "You know when you bid £20M for that player, you know a club like Liverpool are not going to accept that bid
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