Along with Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is also nearing the end of his contract.With less than six months remaining next January, Liverpool are aiming to settle the matter this year.
There has been no public announcement on the progress of negotiations and talks between the player and the club are taking place behind the scenes.
Fabrizio Romano made a high-profile statement on the player’s departure, mentioning that he has not told Liverpool that he wants to leave the club. On the other hand, he also suggested that Real Madrid could contact him.
“As of today, Liverpool deny to have any communication from the player or his camp that he is not going to accept the contract,”
“Trent Alexander-Arnold remains in contact with Liverpool and he’s talking to Liverpool.”
“Then, Real Madrid are there, they will be there, they have been there for months, since March, working on Trent Alexander-Arnold as a dream target. They are monitoring the situation. Real Madrid when there is a top player like Trent potentially available as a free agent they are always very attentive. This is what they’re doing. Let’s see when and if they’ll make contact.”
“What I’m hearing is that to think about a January transfer is really complicated,”
“We had these kinds of rumours but I don’t see that at the moment, this is not something realistic.”
“What we can say is that he remains top of the list for Real Madrid as right-back. But it depends what happens with Liverpool. As of today Trent didn’t tell Liverpool ‘I’m leaving’.”
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Developed into a world-class right-back with coach Jurgen Klopp. In recent years, played in midfield as well as defender. Former England manager Gareth Southgate used him as a midfielder.
Effective passing and crossing in attack, strong long-range shooting, and has an attacking performance not unlike a defender. Under Arne Slot, his defensive response has also improved, and I have the impression that he is now less likely to be easily taken out in one-on-one situations.
Liverpool are keen to sign a new contract for the local player, but will the two sides be able to sign a new deal, including terms and conditions.