Trent Alexander-Arnold has turned down a contract extension from Liverpool and might be set to affix Actual Madrid, in response to Spanish outlet Sport. The total-back is out of contract on the finish of this season and has been on the centre of hypothesis all through the summer time.
Based on Sport, Actual Madrid will make a pre-contract strategy to Alexander-Arnold in January if the England worldwide doesn’t agree a brand new take care of Liverpool. Los Blancos reportedly wish to refresh their choices at right-back, with Dani Carvajal now 32 and Lucas Vazquez 33.
All is just not misplaced but for Liverpool, although. Negotiations are believed to be ongoing between the membership and Alexander-Arnold and there’s nonetheless loads of time for a contract extension to be agreed.
The 25-year-old’s reference to the membership, the place he has been for the reason that age of six, might imply Liverpool are finally capable of persuade him to remain. Alexander-Arnold has been touted as a future captain and the prospect of being a one-club man and the standing that comes with that might attraction.
However a change of surroundings and a brand new problem within the Spanish capital may be a lovely prospect, notably given Alexander-Arnold has already received each trophy on provide at Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp’s exit on the finish of final season felt very very similar to the tip of an period at Liverpool; there have been no main departures within the enjoying squad, however Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk are additionally out of contract subsequent 12 months.
Liverpool have a key trio that might depart subsequent summer time, then, and all three will inevitably have massive provides from elsewhere. A lot might rely upon how Arne Slot’s workforce do that season, and issues have began properly within the Premier League.
Retaining maintain of Alexander-Arnold is prone to be the precedence for Liverpool, given he’s a participant in his prime, whereas Salah and Van Dijk are actually of their 30s. However whether or not or not Actual Madrid can lure the Merseyside native away from Anfield stays to be seen.
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