England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has less than a year left on his current contract with Liverpool, which runs until June 2025. Real Madrid, where his national team colleague Jude Bellingham is also a close friend, are keeping a close eye on developments and are keeping the pressure on for a move next summer.
New manager Arne Slot and Richard Hughes have faced difficulties early on in their careers and have to settle contractual issues with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. The Saudis are eyeing opportunities for both players with a keen eye.
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have already started negotiations with the player’s agent and are expected to offer him a 55-year contract until 2029. The report also states that if an agreement is delayed or the player volunteers to move, they will move for Feyenoord’s Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida.
The Liverpool defender was appointed vice-captain last season when Jordan Henderson and James Milner left the club, and is likely to be promoted to captain when Van Dijk leaves. He is also an icon and an integral part of the team, and if he were to be released without a transfer fee, the damage would be enormous.
The club want to sign long-term contracts at any cost, but they have acquired not only Bellingham but also a number of the best youngsters and midfielders in the world, including Kylian Mbappe, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga, and playing with such players would be attractive to the players.
The key will be what kind of project Liverpool can present and whether they can offer contract terms that are acceptable, but as supporters we would like to believe that he will sign a new five-year contract and become a key player in the Slot regime.