Liverpool handed transfer warning as surprise ex-Arsenal alternative offered

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After 11 games, the Reds sit in eighth place in the Premier League and have lost four of their last five Premier League matches.Arne Slot's side agreed a deal for Guehi to come to Anfield before Crystal Palace pulled the plug on the deal in the final hours. The likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have already been linked to attempts to sign the former Chelsea trainee.That has put Liverpool on the back foot, but Jason McAteer has warned his former club to pick up their form if they want to keep their hopes alive.“ Being a free agent brings everyone into the conversation.

The ex-Sunderland midfielder reckons Anfield chiefs should look in the direction of the Stadium of Light.The 54-year-old has been impressed with how Dan Ballard has adapted to the Premier League, particularly when facing the club where he was developed, Arsenal. Competition will soon gather for him too, the ex-Republic of Ireland international believes.“Daniel Ballard from Sunderland has had a fantastic start to his Premier League career.

His performance against Arsenal was really mature," McAteer said."He might be in the conversation, but the longer he plays in the Premier League and the more matches he gets under his belt, he might cost £40-50 million. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.