Football transfer rumours: Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Manchester City?

"The thing about the transfer market that a few people forget is that not every deal comes off. Andy Robertson's move to Tottenham from Liverpool, a head scratcher for many, seems to be OFF. It appears that Liverpool have pulled the plug over a lack of defensive options, with Saturday's loss at Bournemouth helping them come to that decision. A long-term option, this summer, to the left-back conundrum, is said to be Antonee Robinson of Fulham."

"Another factor in Liverpool's slide this season, though some fans may only admit this through gritted teeth, was the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold. To compound the misery on that score, there's talk that Manchester City, without a senior right-back, might attempt to loan Trent from Real Madrid. Or even buy him this summer. That's a move that might set the Mersey to boiling over."

"A long-running saga that might come to a close is Flamengo's attempt to return Lucas Paqueta to Brazil from West Ham. A deal nears closure, and the likelihood is Paqueta will not stay and fight relegation with the Hammers but move as soon as possible, with Flamengo kicking off their Serie A campaign on Thursday against Sao Paulo. Someone taking a journey in the opposite direction is the Vasco da Gama winger Rayan, who flew into the UK in advance of a Bournemouth medical,"

Several notable transfer moves are unraveling or progressing. Andy Robertson's proposed switch to Tottenham from Liverpool appears off after Liverpool reconsidered defensive options following the Bournemouth defeat. Antonee Robinson of Fulham is a long-term left-back target. The departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold has contributed to Liverpool's struggles, and Manchester City may consider loaning or buying Trent from Real Madrid. Flamengo are close to re-signing Lucas Paqueta from West Ham. Vasco da Gama winger Rayan has flown to the UK ahead of a Bournemouth medical. Marco Silva seeks reinforcements at Fulham, potentially including Ricardo Pepi. Other moves involve Oh Hyeon-gyu to Genk, interest in Oscar Bobb, Aaron Anselmino returning from loan, and Palace targeting Josh Ache.

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