One former Liverpool striker has previously said he would be willing to discuss a potential move to Real Madrid with Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is on the verge of leaving Anfield for the Bernabeu
Michael Owen has thrown his two cents into the continuing saga of Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential move away from Liverpool, suggesting he'd advise the player on a possible switch to Real Madrid. The ex-Reds frontman himself made headlines back in 2004 when he traded Anfield for a stint at the Bernabeu.
During his brief spell in Spain, Owen notched up 16 goals across 46 appearances. Following a year at Madrid, he joined Newcastle United in 2005 and later disclosed that his actual desire was to return to Liverpool - a wish that was left unfulfilled. Owen, familiar with the pressures and intricacies of a significant transfer decision like the one looming over Alexander-Arnold, understands what's at stake. The 26-year-old defender's current Liverpool deal is winding down, making Alexander-Arnold eligible for a free transfer come summer - and recent reports suggest he is bound for the Spanish capital.
"Would I be open for a chat?" Owen told the Liverpool Echo. "Of course, if he reached out for me, yeah. I have lots of people that I speak to. I work in television, I'm interviewing people all the time.
"I'm covering games, I'm in and around places and TV studios. I'm always chatting to people and people ask for advice and things like that. If Trent called me then of course I would."
On the conundrum facing Alexander-Arnold, Owen observed that the measure of a decision often only surfaces in hindsight, musing: "There's no good or bad decision really. The only good or bad decision is the after time, in 10 years.
"That's the only reason you'll ever say it is a good or bad decision. Whereas when you live it, it's that way. I decided that at the time and I can't change it.
"From Trent's point of view, he'll make his decision based on all the facts in front of him, and that will be the right thing for him at this time.
"That's what he'll have to live with forever, and I'm sure he'll be comfortable with that. If other people have this opinion in the future, as I say, these after-timers, then, whatever. Just whatever. It doesn't matter."
Meanwhile, reports from The Athletic suggest Real are working to finalise a deal for Alexander-Arnold. The report claims Los Blancos are required to inform Liverpool if a pre-contract agreement is reached, but that has not happened yet.
It suggested that the Spanish giants have been keeping tabs on the Englishman for two years. The same report adds that Real have been doing everything in their power since January to convince Alexander-Arnold to join.
One star who could be waiting for the defender should he head to La Liga is England team-mate Jude Bellingham. Most of those who surround Alexander-Arnold have remained incredibly coy about his potential move, and Bellingham continued that trend when asked about his peer's future before their Champions League clash earlier this season.
Speaking in a press conference before they went head-to-head on the pitch, he said: "Would I like to play with Trent? I will be with him in the national team, so that will be guaranteed.
"He is a Liverpool player and talking about the future is disrespectful. The important thing is to relieve the pressure. He is a great friend and I wish him all the best. Except tomorrow."
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kenabilr
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go and sleep useless analyse
loopholes
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Are you saying Liverpool cannot play at the highest level. I am so dumbfounded by your comment
Liverpool is going to be an average club if they don't react. They need serious recruitment. They may seem like the best club now but it's a hollow worn out team. It's the best time for him to switch. Your three best players are going to be out of contract and Liverpool has done nothing till now.
Fireflow
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Real should go for Dumfries instead 💯
Dumfries would definitely cost more and Trent will cost them nothing. it's business
Yupblorsy
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He signed for a new problem, he has Yama’s to deal with 🤣🤣🤣🤣
He doesn't play in Yamal position bud
Yupblorsy
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Liverpool loosing the captain and his deputy, plus the winger Salah all at once, will surely make the team un-klopp. Now we get to see what Slot can do. Maybe Konate and Diaz are going too. That leaves McAllister to captain the squad. It will be a new look team and I can foresee huge trouble in trying to acclimatise with the league. Tall order.
Frimpong, Gordon or Greenwood, Milos Kerkez or Robinson, Jonathan David or Semenyo
mapbcelt
1
trent is never going to call him lol nobody is calling him
bamadiloty
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Liverpool loosing the captain and his deputy, plus the winger Salah all at once, will surely make the team un-klopp. Now we get to see what Slot can do. Maybe Konate and Diaz are going too. That leaves McAllister to captain the squad. It will be a new look team and I can foresee huge trouble in trying to acclimatise with the league. Tall order.
Frimpong, Kekez, Braithwaite, Isak
laknopruz
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Liverpool loosing the captain and his deputy, plus the winger Salah all at once, will surely make the team un-klopp. Now we get to see what Slot can do. Maybe Konate and Diaz are going too. That leaves McAllister to captain the squad. It will be a new look team and I can foresee huge trouble in trying to acclimatise with the league. Tall order.
VVD not leaving but TAA and Salah 100%
gaate100
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j B
jikablnprt
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real Madrid fans the best
zepaeiry
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Have seen a lot of comments advising Arnold bt my warry is does Arnold have tym to read this
Fatbeikor24
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can anybody explain to me what has Owen said?
Nothing, actually. Thank you
Nipdmnortu
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12
fkwsh
1
Liverpool loosing the captain and his deputy, plus the winger Salah all at once, will surely make the team un-klopp. Now we get to see what Slot can do. Maybe Konate and Diaz are going too. That leaves McAllister to captain the squad. It will be a new look team and I can foresee huge trouble in trying to acclimatise with the league. Tall order.
akain
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who needs a statue if they can play at the highest level against the greatest players.
Are you saying Liverpool cannot play at the highest level. I am so dumbfounded by your comment
akain
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this boy if he go Madrid he have to handle alots of presure and he have to know Madrid is not baby team to treat you like u get treat at Liverpool ask mbappe ask anyone who's is big star where there coming from but at Madrid just played defender well or scoring goals that's all other things they don't want to hear and the will demand you more n more each day each game and if u don't playing what they buying for they will come after you daily in pitch and off the pitch
It is not a baby team that treats their players well, it only take teams with Virtues.
Vaecimprst
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who needs a statue if they can play at the highest level against the greatest players.
He's already played against Messi, Ronaldo, Ramos, Neymar, Xavi, Iniesta... so which greatest players are you talking about?
tanelm
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FO owen… you are not even welcomee to speak about Liverpool. You bastardd
tanelm
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can anybody explain to me what has Owen said?
Not needed. He is just another traitor.
Mcnaughtly
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Real should go for Dumfries instead 💯
F412UL
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Trent is a defender so he wont be burdened by the same expectations of a striker..if he brings what he always does at Liverpool he’ll be fine..but it may take him some time to establish himself ahead of the feisty Carvajal
kozeiluy
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Have seen a lot of comments advising Arnold bt my warry is does Arnold have tym to read this
Doalopruyz
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bmum
rahmsey
2
can anybody explain to me what has Owen said?
InterYanan_
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No one wants to hear your opinion traitorous bastard HAHAHA
deceilnp
1
Live the boy Alone
hahelnprt
1
keep your mouth shut you clown
ziedmptyz
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Stay at Liverpool and he's guaranteed to be made Captain, as well as have a statute erected there for him. Go to Madrid and they're no certainties awaiting him. A word to the wise is good enough.
Some they are who'd say that he has already played at the highest level. Liverpool have played in 3 Champion's League Finals within the past 5 or 6 yrs. And the grass is not always greener on the other side. Ask Coutinho who left for Barcelona.
loopholes
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Stay at Liverpool and he's guaranteed to be made Captain, as well as have a statute erected there for him. Go to Madrid and they're no certainties awaiting him. A word to the wise is good enough.
who needs a statue if they can play at the highest level against the greatest players.
Zehackmpr
1
He signed for a new problem, he has Yama’s to deal with 🤣🤣🤣🤣
exactly [Crylaugh]
kadabmrsty
1
this boy if he go Madrid he have to handle alots of presure and he have to know Madrid is not baby team to treat you like u get treat at Liverpool ask mbappe ask anyone who's is big star where there coming from but at Madrid just played defender well or scoring goals that's all other things they don't want to hear and the will demand you more n more each day each game and if u don't playing what they buying for they will come after you daily in pitch and off the pitch
Juhabptuz
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for me , Liverpool fans should not bother. this dude will be a liability for Madrid unfortunately. I still wonder why they bought him, no solid defensive game.
Fekabcstuy
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He signed for a new problem, he has Yama’s to deal with 🤣🤣🤣🤣
dougiefresh
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Lose, keep u mouth shut up
he won balön d'Or
Juhklprsuy
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what's his number,I want to ask him about Madrid
ziedmptyz
2
Stay at Liverpool and he's guaranteed to be made Captain, as well as have a statute erected there for him. Go to Madrid and they're no certainties awaiting him. A word to the wise is good enough.
SpeedMa
3
Lose, keep u mouth shut up