The claim that former Liverpool player Jason McAteer predicted Trent Alexander-Arnold might join Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid is plausible, as reports suggest that Real Madrid has shown interest in signing Alexander-Arnold. Multiple sources highlight that Alexander-Arnold has a close relationship with Bellingham, which could play a role in influencing his potential move to the Spanish giants.
Several football journalists have speculated about this possible transfer. It is believed that Alexander-Arnold, who is nearing the end of his contract with Liverpool, could be drawn to Madrid, especially with the prospect of playing alongside his friend Bellingham. Reports also mention that Real Madrid is keen on strengthening its squad, and Alexander-Arnold is seen as a key target for the future. Glen Johnson, another former Liverpool player, also suggested that Bellingham could help convince Alexander-Arnold to make the move.
However, there is no official confirmation yet regarding Alexander-Arnold's departure from Liverpool, and his future remains uncertain as he focuses on his current responsibilities with the club. It remains to be seen whether McAteer's prediction will come true, but the speculation certainly aligns with ongoing transfer rumors.
Sources: Mundo Deportivo, This Is Anfield.
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Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer has shared his thoughts on Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential move to Real Madrid, speculating that the right-back might follow in the footsteps of his friend Jude Bellingham to the Spanish giants. McAteer also expressed optimism that Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk would remain at Liverpool.
Speaking about Liverpool’s transfer strategy, McAteer commented, "Behind the scenes, the club will have a strategy in place. Ideally, they’d want to keep all three players, but whether they can actually do that is another matter." He pointed out the financial challenges facing Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), in retaining all their star players.
With Real Madrid's current right-back Dani Carvajal recently dealing with an ACL injury at age 32, McAteer believes an opportunity might arise for Alexander-Arnold, who shares a close friendship with Bellingham. He noted that Alexander-Arnold has already accomplished much at Liverpool, which could make him consider new opportunities.
"As a Liverpool player and fan, there’s really only one club you leave Liverpool for, and that’s Real Madrid. It would be unrealistic to think they wouldn’t want him," McAteer remarked.
While predicting Alexander-Arnold's future move to Madrid, McAteer suggested that Salah would stay at Anfield and Van Dijk might sign a short-term extension with the club. "That’s what I see happening," he concluded.