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Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to quit Liverpool for Real Madrid at the end of the season(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool are within touching distance of a 20th domestic title after a dream maiden season at the helm for Arne Slot.

But despite the fact their players have seemingly escaped the break unscathed, speculation over Alexander-Arnold will dominate the narrative ahead of next week's Merseyside derby.

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It seems as the Liverpool star has all but agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.



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Danny Murphy says the blame for Trent Alexander-Arnold's mooted exit lies solely at the feet of the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group.

Alexander-Arnold, like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, has been free to speak with overseas clubs since January after entering the final six months of his deal and is now thought to be close to finalising a bombshell switch to the Bernabeu.

The Liverpool hierarchy and FSG have been questioned in some quarters for allowing such a situation to materialise.

And Murphy has called them out, saying that they could have sold Alexander-Arnold rather than risk losing him for free if it was clear he would not sign a new contract.

Robbie Fowler says Liverpool should do whatever it takes to keep Mohamed Salah(Image: PA)

Kop favourite Robbie Fowler says Fenway Sports Group should give Mohamed Salah 'what he wants' to ensure he does not follow Trent Alexander-Arnold out of Anfield this summer.

And Fowler says it's vital that Salah is not allowed to follow suit, even if that means paying what the player is demanding.

Liverpool could still receive money for Alexander-Arnold(Image: Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Liverpool could still stand to bank a seven-figure sum if Trent Alexander-Arnold departs for Real Madrid - even though the England star will be out of contract.
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