Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold are still in talks to renew their current contracts, which expire this summer. Unlike Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, he is still only 26 years old, has the special feeling of being a genuine player and must have strong feelings for his hometown of Anfield.
However, he is also torn between a new challenge at Real Madrid, and at the moment no decision has yet been made, and there is an ongoing battle of persuasion between the two clubs.
According to the Mirror, Liverpool have made a huge offer for the England defender to stay. The offer is a five-year contract for a total of £78 million. This is close to the £300,000 per week salary offered by the Madrid side.
While this is not as high as the club’s highest paid player, Egyptian international Mohamed Salah, who is said to be paid £350,000 a week (capology.com), it is significantly higher than captain Virgil van Dijk, who is the second highest paid player at the club.
If the reports are true, contract negotiations over Trent Alexander-Arnold have entered a new phase. Will the vice-captain remain loyal to Anfield or will he embark on a new journey…?