Despite being just 26, the local lad has already been on the books at Anfield for two decades after joining the club at the age of six. He made his debut in 2016 and has since racked up 330 appearances.
The Portuguese manager insisted that United's highest earner was not excluded because of his bombshell interview on Monday, where he revealed that he is ready for a 'new challenge'.
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The £375,000-a-week star announced on Monday that he is ready for a 'new challenge' away from Man United after two decades at the club, a day after being left out of his side's squad against Man City.
The United striker, who made his first-team debut in 2016, also claimed that it was a matter of 'when' not 'if' regarding his departure when speaking to journalist Henry Winter.
The Europa Conference League tie was delayed in bizarre circumstances.
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