Arnold's future to that of his former Manchester United teammate David Beckham, who left Old Trafford to join Real Madrid in 2003

Liverpool have a terrific opportunity to put some distance between themselves and their title rivals. Arsenal’s share of the spoils with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday now ensures that Arne Slot’s men can go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand.

Arnold’s sub-standard performance against Manchester United on Sunday will have come as a direct result of Real Madrid putting pressure on the player – while Jamie Carragher has turned his fury towards the player’s agents over the transfer saga.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool reign has gotten off to an impeccable start, but one specific change made by the Dutchman has seen Virgil van Dijk and Gary Neville’s opinions differ