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Gary Neville slammed Real Madrid's approach to buy Trent Alexander-Arnold in January(Image: The Overlap/Sky Sports)

Gary Neville has slammed Real Madrid's attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in January.

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.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool departure at the end of this season has not gone down well with Reds fans(Image: AP)

He went on to defend Alexander-Arnold by saying: “[Liverpool] weren’t willing to risk their position to get £20m but they wanted him to risk his position by signing a contract."

Neville made clear: "That’s the bit I don't agree with.

The former Reds centre-back told Neville: "They're bullies, Real Madrid.

“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.

Jamie Carragher has been vocal on the Trent Alexander-Arnold saga(Image: Sky Sports)

“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.

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“What I'm saying is, let's not be naive here.

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 added: “You know when you bid £20m for that player, you know a club like Liverpool are not going to accept that bid.