Wayne Rooney gives Trent Alexander-Arnold advice by revealing his potential move to Real Madrid

The former United legend was linked with a transfer to Barcelona and Real Madrid.

While giving Trent Alexander-Arnold advice over his future at Liverpool, Wayne Rooney disclosed that he had previously been tempted to move to Spain with a potential transfer to Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Alexander-Arnold’s future has been hotly debated; according to rumours last week, he has essentially reached an agreement with Real Madrid, the Spanish powerhouse, after declining to commit to his boyhood club.

Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has offered his thoughts on the matter amid rumours surrounding Alexander-Arnold’s future at Anfield. He stated that he was similarly enticed to leave Old Trafford due to the attention from elite European teams.

In his column for BBC Sport, Rooney wrote: “When I told Manchester United in 2010 that I did not want to sign a new deal and put in a transfer request, three clubs came in for me. Manchester City are often talked about as being one of them, but I don’t think that was ever an option for me – the teams who made an approach were Chelsea, Real and Barcelona.

“In my head, I was ready to go and play in Spain and some talks did take place. A deal with Real looked more likely for a couple of days but it was Barcelona whom I thought about the most, and how I might fit into their side alongside Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Sergio Busquets. In the end I decided to stay at United.”

Wayne Rooney almost joined Barcelona in 2010 🤯Imagine a front three of peak Messi-David Villa-Rooney 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tbnXqNNv40

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He added: “He has been at Liverpool for almost 20 years – since he was six – but the reality is that most players move at some point – that’s why there are so few one-club men like Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. I would not blame Alexander-Arnold for wanting to do something a little bit different – like a fresh challenge in a new country – Spain would be a really good move for him.”

In his post, the Red Devils legend asserted that the English full-back might still change his mind and return to Anfield:  “I get why Liverpool fans are upset and even angry at the thought of Alexander-Arnold leaving – all supporters like to see local lads coming through at their club, and they never like to see them being sold. I feel like it is the fact he would be going on a free which has upset them the most, but that situation is down to Liverpool as well as Alexander-Arnold.

The England player will continue to concentrate on capturing the Premier League title with Arne Slot’s team for the time being. On Wednesday, they will play their bitter rivals Everton at Anfield.

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