Club is more interested in a long-term negotiation than an instant transfer Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid to take Trent Alexander-Arnold from the club. The 26-year-old’s contract runs out this summer, but he is already free to negotiate a pre-contract deal that will take effect on January 1 for next season.
Even though Real Madrid had been considered the favorite destination for the England international, Liverpool has firmly rejected the early bid that has come in for him. In fact, the club rebuffed Madrid’s inquiry before even going to financial terms.
Focus on Retention Amid Contract Talks
Liverpool is in negotiations with Alexander-Arnold’s representatives, and the defender has shown no interest in leaving the club he has known since childhood. The other players whose contracts are still under negotiation include Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, making the club’s contractual challenges worse.
The situation points out the delicate balance that Liverpool must maintain between retaining its star players and staying within financial constraints, including wage structures and sustainability regulations. Speculation notwithstanding, the club has indicated it is keen on keeping Alexander-Arnold until the end of the season.
Madrid’s Interest Driven by Immediate Need
Real Madrid has been looking for Alexander-Arnold to fill the void created by Dani Carvajal, who has been ruled out for the entire season after sustaining a knee ligament injury. Although Salah and Van Dijk have publicly revealed their negotiations regarding new deals, Alexander-Arnold has not commented on his contract status, causing people to question his future.
Manager Arne Slot, while distancing himself from the negotiations, praised the contributions of Alexander-Arnold, Salah, and Van Dijk on the field. “My focus is on what they bring to the team, and I’ve been very pleased with their performances,” he said.
Club Legend and Pundits Weigh In
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher posted his views on social media, stating that the team’s focus should be on the Premier League campaign and not on contract situations. “Winning the league should be Liverpool’s priority in 2025,” he posted. “No contract discussions should interfere with that goal.
Meanwhile, former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes this move by Madrid signals deeper developments. “The fact that Real Madrid have officially approached Liverpool shows their confidence. If Trent were likely to extend his contract, this move wouldn’t have been made public,” Owen said.
Legacy at Anfield
As a first-team regular at the time when Liverpool won their Premier League triumph in 2019-20 and their Champions League victory a year earlier, Alexander-Arnold is, therefore, not leaving the squad. As his team continues dominating the current league season, fans want him to lead the team towards another title, possibly before any departure.
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