Liverpool Update: Trent Alexander-Arnold Makes Major Contract U-Turn
Liverpool’s star fullback Trent Alexander-Arnold appears to be reconsidering his position in the ongoing narrative surrounding his potential transfer to Real Madrid.
The talented defender is set to be a free agent at the close of the current season and has been repeatedly linked with a switch to the Spanish giants. Reports indicate that Alexander-Arnold has turned down several offers from Liverpool, permitting Real Madrid to commence discussions in January for a possible free transfer come summer.
Currently topping the rankings in eScored’s assessment of the world’s best right-backs, Alexander-Arnold isn’t the only key player in jeopardy of leaving for free, joining fellow stars Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, whose contracts also expire at the season’s end.
Trent Alexander-Arnold seems to have altered his stance
Under the guidance of Arne Slot, Alexander-Arnold has significantly flourished. The two formed a bond early in the Dutchman’s tenure, with Slot positioning him as the primary creative outlet in his lineup.
TEAMtalk has disclosed that in an effort to retain Alexander-Arnold, the club’s owners FSG have proposed a contract worth £400,000 per week, making him the highest-paid player in English football.
There’s a “genuine belief” that the 26-year-old may opt to stay on Merseyside—a significant shift from just a few weeks prior when Spanish outlet Relevo suggested that a transfer to Madrid was imminent.
TEAMtalk shares insights from transfer specialist and Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol, who posits that financial incentives are key in persuading Liverpool to retain their top players—implying that a lucrative contract for Alexander-Arnold could keep him from leaving.
“I believe it comes down to money and that one or two of those players might receive very appealing offers from other clubs,” Solhekol stated on Sky Sports News on Monday.
“We need to be realistic; it’s almost unthinkable that Liverpool could lose all three of those players. I am convinced that at least two of them will agree to new deals.
According to eScored’s perspective, this recent contract proposal may represent the final offer from Liverpool. The true question remains whether it will suffice in keeping Alexander-Arnold, although his aspiration to win a Ballon d’Or is reportedly a significant factor in his interest in Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold’s market value is estimated at €70 million, as noted by Transfermarkt.
Losing Alexander-Arnold for nothing would be a tremendous blunder in the club’s history, asserts Liverpool expert Matt Ladson
“How can you allow not just three of our finest players to depart, but three all-time legends, in a single summer?” one season ticket holder passionately expressed to FFT outside Anfield prior to the match against Aston Villa.
Fan Brian James remarked: “It would be absurd to let any of them go, let alone all three, and for nothing at all! The owners must take action, or all goodwill toward them will evaporate.”
To lose their local and homegrown star at 26, in his prime, for free would stand as one of the most significant failures in Liverpool’s history—a public relations disaster for the owners.
“Honestly, if Trent wanted to leave and we sold him for £120 million, while bringing in a few top talents, I could accept that,” a supporter stated. Most echo similar sentiments; they wouldn’t fault Trent for seeking a new adventure, but to have Liverpool gain nothing in return would be irresponsible.
“We should be convincing him to sign a new contract with an arrangement to allow him to leave for a fee next summer,” suggested an optimistic fan. If only contract discussions were that straightforward.
