Khaberni - Media reports stated that Manchester United is secretly laying the groundwork for a deal that could be one of the most controversial transfers in English football in recent years.
The account OneFootball on X reports that United's management is preparing to make a 40 million euros offer to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold, one of Liverpool's leading modern icons.
It added: "Just proposing the idea opens a wide door for controversy, even before entering the official negotiation phase."
It continued: "Arnold, whose name is linked with Liverpool’s artistic and popular identity, suddenly finds himself at the heart of a scenario described as complete football betrayal, not only because of the potential transfer to the historic rival but because the deal carries a symbolic dimension that transcends the green field."
It further stated: "Playing in a Manchester United jersey for the Anfield fans is not just a regular transfer, but a breach of a red line that has been intact for decades."
It noted that the moves coming from Old Trafford reflect a clear desire to capitalize on any hesitation or complication in the player's future, especially as United looks for defensive reinforcements that offer quality, experience, and the ability to make a difference. Arnold, with his offensive capabilities and his influence on play-making, seems to be an ideal technical target, even if the cost is steep in terms of fan and media backlash.
At a time when Spanish reports indicate Newcastle and Manchester City's interest in a Real Madrid player, it seems Manchester United is ready to go further than just showing interest, with a practical step that might put Arnold in front of a career-defining decision, as it could change his image in the collective memory of Liverpool fans, placing him in the category of players who chose shock over staying in the safe zone.
Conversely, the strangest scene remains imagining Arnold in a United jersey, a scene that is rejected by traditional football logic, but has become not impossible in the era of interests and major deals.
