Liverpool must capitalise on Man United contract chaos

Liverpool must capitalise on Man United contract chaos Liverpool know what it means to lose one of your best players for free. Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all left Anfield for next to nothing over the last 18 months. Players running down their contracts to force moves has become commonplace in modern day football, and the Reds aren’t the only team to have been burnt. Liverpool now have the chance to learn from their experiences however, and could look to capitalise on a contract dispute currently happening at one of their biggest rivals, Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes, United’s best player and captain, is into the final 12 months of his current deal, and the Reds will no doubt be watching. Liverpool need to capitalise on Bruno Fernandes contract standoff Manchester United are probably Liverpool’s biggest rivals and transfers between the two practically never happen. The last player to transfer between the two clubs was Phil Chisnall, who joined the Reds from United in 1964, but Fernandes could be the next player to make their way down the M62. According to a report from TEAMtalk , contract negotiations between Fernandes and the Red Devils have stalled, with a disagreement over the length of proposed contract causing issues. There isn’t currently any indication that Liverpool are preparing a move for the 33-year-old midfielder, but were he to become a free agent there would almost definitely be interest from Anfield. The Red Devils are reluctant to let their captain go, so some sort of agreement feels likely, especially as the club hold an option to extend the Portugal international’s stay until 2028. If for some reason the two parties don’t reach an agreement, Fernandes could be a useful addition to Andoni Iraola’s squad, having proven last season that he is still one of the most effective creators in European football. It is farfetched, but Fernandes to Liverpool would be worth it for the fume alone, and the experienced midfielder could certainly do a job in the Reds’ midfield.