Trent Alexander-Arnold has come under fire for his performance against Manchester United as his Liverpool contract ticks down, but ex-Red Emile Heskey feels it wasn't all his fault

Real Madrid have encountered a significant setback in their pursuit to sign Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, as Bayern Munich have reportedly 'taken a firm step' to secure the defender's signature.

Liverpool are considering a move for Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports. Alexander-Arnold has entered the last six months of his Liverpool contract and can talk to clubs outside England about signing on a free transfer.

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Rashford has spent all of his professional career at Old Trafford and would present a huge coup for the Hammers. Former team-mate Jesse Lingard enjoyed a spell with West Ham back

Manchester United reportedly face competition from Paris Saint-Germain over a potential swap deal involving Marcus Rashford. United are open to offers for the 27-year-old forward in the January transfer window but are well aware few teams would be able to pay a transfer fee along with his huge wage demands.