Liverpool eventually got the signatures of Mohamed Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk, but the third of the club’s big stars on expiring contracts seems to be slipping away. All indications are that Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has played for Liverpool all his life, will leave Anfield for La Liga and Real Madrid this summer.
High up on the list of possible replacements is Bayer Leverkusen full-back Exequiel Palacios.
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Soy Del Millo claims that Manchester City are showing concrete interest in the Argentine. And the interest seems to be mutual – it is reported that Palacios prefers a move to Manchester City rather than Liverpool.
Exequiel Palacios has had a solid season in the Bundesliga while approaching 30 caps for Argentiga. It has one goal and six assists in 20 games so far this season.
Last season, he was a key player when Bayer Leverkusen, who now look set to secure second place in the Bundesliga, became league champions.
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