25-year-old defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was appointed vice-captain of Liverpool last season and is a future captain candidate. The scouser is a talented and accomplished player, but with his current contract running until June 2025, his departure is attracting a lot of attention.
He is said to be considering signing a new contract with Liverpool as a priority, while Real Madrid are looking to acquire him on a free transfer. The player’s side is concerned with the importance of the club’s project, and it will be key if the Reds can present a clear plan, including reinforcements.
At the moment, only insiders know how far the talks have progressed, as it is not 100% certain that he will stay and there is no information available regarding the negotiations. However, it is also true that they have to be prepared for any eventuality, and all eyes are on La Liga.
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are tracking the movements of Sevilla’s Spanish U-21 defender Juanlu Sánchez. Several other Premier League clubs have expressed interest and a battle may break out soon.
The 21-year-old right-back is under contract until June 2026, but his club is believed to be open to selling him for a fee of around €25 million. The summer transfer window of 2025, with less than a year remaining on his contract, is an opportune time for the player to step up.
Rather than securing the young defender, who has also attracted interest from Arsenal and West Ham United, Liverpool are desperate to sign a new contract with the England defender.
He is only listed as an option and has been linked with a number of other right-backs. So what will Liverpool’s side-back line-up look like next season…?