Nantes owner shoots down 'BULLS***' reports Trent Alexander-Arnold was in talks to purchase the Ligue 1 club - as he insists he 'doesn't even know' the Liverpool star

Waldemar Kita, the owner of Nantes, has strongly denied reports suggesting that Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was in discussions to purchase the Ligue 1 club. The rumors, which originated from a report by French outlet L'Equipe, claimed that Alexander-Arnold was preparing a significant bid of €100 million, with €80 million upfront and additional bonuses. However, sources close to the player quickly dismissed these claims as categorically untrue. Kita expressed his frustration over the situation, stating that he had never met Alexander-Arnold and labeled the reports as 'bulls***.' He emphasized that he had no prior communication with the player or his father, Michael, who was allegedly involved in finance and had previously met with Kita to discuss a potential deal. Kita insisted that he had never participated in any video conferences regarding this matter. The Nantes owner also mentioned that he consulted with his lawyers after the story broke, further indicating the seriousness of the misinformation. Despite the club's recent success, including winning the Coupe de France two years ago, Kita's relationship with the fans has deteriorated over time. Currently, Nantes is performing well in the new season, sitting fifth in the Ligue 1 standings after collecting seven points from their first four matches. The controversy surrounding the alleged bid has added to the ongoing narrative of Kita's ownership and the club's future direction.