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Graeme Souness says he wouldn't hold it against Trent Alexander-Arnold if he decides to take the "difficult" choice to depart Liverpool for Real Madrid this summer.

Taking center stage in recent headlines is Alexander-Arnold, largely due to Real Madrid seemingly inching closer to snapping up the 26-year-old, whose contract at Anfield concludes come the end of June.

To some supporters, there's a sense of betrayal lingering over the prospect that Liverpool might not cash in from his potential exit.

Souness addressed this in his column for the Daily Mail, remarking: "I understand the frustration of Liverpool supporters towards Trent Alexander-Arnold over his decision to join Real Madrid but I don't think they can be too critical.

Gary Neville, for one, believes he might struggle, while Steve McManaman, on the other hand, has given him his "superstar" endorsement.

"For Trent, Real Madrid are the only step up from Liverpool right now," Souness continued.

Reflecting on his departure, Souness said: "I was 31, not 26 like Trent, and Liverpool had no real imagination in coming up with a solution for me to stay

Further, there was significant benefit in going to Sampdoria as Trevor had already been there for two seasons and he was an enormous help for my family settling into a new country.

"Similarly, Trent has the benefit of having Jude Bellingham at Real, being that they are mates