Working with Pep would likely be a deterrent, if he looks at how Grealish and Foden’s careers have stalled over the past 18 months, plus Alvarez sitting on the bench despite being the most complete young forward in world football.
I do agree that other factors likely make Liverpool a less attractive prospect, but their more direct style and the fact they’ve not got a stockpile of talent would mean they’d get to build a side around him and maximise his potential in a key role rather than one of many here.
I also think United could also be factored in by the summer, if they keep their upward trajectory and depending on who their new investors are.