Liverpool Determined to Retain Trent Alexander-Arnold Amid Real Madrid Interest
Liverpool are confident that Trent Alexander-Arnold will remain at Anfield for at least another season, with discussions underway for a lucrative new contract.
However, Real Madrid is still considered a serious contender for his signature, raising questions about a potential future move to the Bernabeu.
Alexander-Arnold’s Importance to Liverpool
The homegrown star has become an icon at Liverpool, progressing through their academy to establish himself as one of their most crucial players.
Over eight seasons as a first-teamer, Alexander-Arnold has amassed an impressive 79 assists and 19 goals in 310 appearances. Despite his integral role, concerns are mounting over his future, as his contract expires next summer.
Real Madrid’s Longstanding Interest
Real Madrid has long admired the 25-year-old, closely monitoring his development with aspirations of making him a future Galactico.
The recent signing of Kylian Mbappe and the presence of Alexander-Arnold’s close friend Jude Bellingham at the club have fueled speculation about a move to Real Madrid.
While the initial plan was to pursue Alexander-Arnold as a free agent in the summer of 2025, recent rumors suggest that Real Madrid could attempt to tempt Liverpool into a sale this summer with only 11 months remaining on his contract.
Liverpool’s Efforts to Secure a New Deal
According to EPL BRIEF, Liverpool is determined to retain their vice-captain and refuses to set a price for his transfer. Reports indicate that Liverpool has initiated preliminary talks for a contract extension to fend off Real Madrid’s interest.
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot reportedly met with Alexander-Arnold before his departure for the European Championships. Although formal negotiations were postponed to allow Alexander-Arnold to focus on Euro 2024, the initial discussions were described as positive, with a mutual understanding that the player would commit to Liverpool for at least another year.
Proposed Contract Extension
Alexander-Arnold’s agent is scheduled to meet with Liverpool officials next week to discuss a new contract.
Reports suggest Liverpool is prepared to offer a substantial deal worth £300,000 per week, making him the second-highest earner at the club, behind only Mo Salah at £350,000 per week. This new contract would extend his stay at Anfield until the summer of 2028, as initially reported by TEAMtalk.
A source informed The Sun, “Trent’s spoken to the new manager already. This took place before the Euros, and they’re in touch now. They had a great conversation initially, but the manager respected that he needed to focus on the tournament.”
The source added, “Trent, like the rest of the squad, sees this as a new beginning and a fresh start, and he is excited to get back to training to lay the foundations for a successful, new season.
He is definitely committed for the season, and a huge deal will be presented to him to stay beyond that. Everyone at the club has huge admiration for Trent and will be doing whatever it takes to keep him.”
Real Madrid’s Persistent Interest
Despite Liverpool’s efforts, Real Madrid is reportedly undeterred and plans to pursue Alexander-Arnold in 2025.
While their immediate focus was on signing Kylian Mbappe and Leny Yoro, Real Madrid remains intent on bolstering their defense, with Aymeric Laporte being linked as a potential addition.
If Alexander-Arnold fails to sign an extension, he could negotiate pre-contract terms with Real Madrid from January 1. Even with a four-year contract, the possibility of a future move to the Spanish giants remains, as Alexander-Arnold may view Real Madrid as an ideal challenge in his late twenties.
Liverpool Determined to Retain Trent Alexander-Arnold Amid Real Madrid Interest
