REAL

THOSE in and around Real Madrid are not averse to a spot of mischief-making and suggestions emanating from Spain that Trent Alexander-arnold will be a summer target might be just that. Mischief-making.

But one thing is indisputably true – Jurgen Klopp’s departure gives the idea of Alexanderarnold (below) leaving Anfield a touch more credence.

Just as it gives credence to the idea that Virgil van Dijk, the Liverpool captain to Alexanderarnold’s vice-captain, might leave. Or Mo Salah might leave.

The fact all three have contracts that expire in the summer of next year makes them fair game for transfer speculation.

But the added fact that the only manager they have known at Anfield is going shortly makes them even fairer game.