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Former Liverpool forward Emile Heskey has confessed that he can "understand" why Trent Alexander-Arnold might be contemplating a move to Real Madrid, while also empathizing with fans who are upset about the potential departure of the right-back.

The defender is currently mulling over an offer from Real Madrid.

Alexander-Arnold, who was targeted by the advocates of the European Super League, with Liverpool turning down an approach during the winter, has received a mixed response from Reds fans in recent weeks.



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Heskey commented: "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.

"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.

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Former Liverpool star Emile Heskey has addressed Trent Alexander-Arnold's current contract situation

If a player says they have never even thought about it, they're lying.

"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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