The Morning Footy crew reacts to the bombshell reports that Trent Alexander-Arnold could be heading to Real Madrid this summer. What can the English right-back offer the European giants, and will his attacking brilliance outweigh any defensive concerns in La Liga? More importantly, how did Liverpool let a player of his caliber reach the end of his contract without a renewal?

Then, the crew dives into the reaction from the UK media and Liverpool fanbase, the ripple effects for Liverpool’s squad, and whether this signals an exodus from Anfield—with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk also approaching the end of their deals.

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