Real Madrid’s primary target for a new right-back is reportedly Alexander-Arnold, who was instrumental in Liverpool’s close 1-0 Champions League victory against RB Leipzig earlier this week. Liverpool might lose one of their most prized assets when he enters the last six months of his contract in January and is free to talk with other teams.
Real Madrid is searching for a long-term successor for Dani Carvajal, who is anticipated to be sidelined until October 2025 due to a severe knee injury. Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, is optimistic that Alexander-Arnold will sign a new contract despite the circulating rumors about his future. Slot’s optimism is not shared by everyone, though, as Sky Sports analyst Tim Sherwood voiced skepticism over the team’s prospects of keeping the full-back.Sherwood stated, “I think he’s gone with Trent.” “Once Real Madrid come knocking for you… He’s won everything at the football club and been a magnificent servant but there’s no chance they’re keeping him now I wouldn’t have thought.”
Not only is Alexander-Arnold nearing the end of his contract, but two other important players for Liverpool, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, are also nearing the conclusion of their current contracts, which causes additional worry for the team.
In response to the question of if Slot might persuade the three to remain at Anfield, Sherwood stated that Liverpool’s impressive start to the season can have a significant influence.
His words, “That helps,” “We are discussing three elite athletes who are vying for awards. They want to win trophies, not simply compete for Champions League berths, and Liverpool’s cause can only be strengthened with a solid start to the season. I believe it’s very different with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah because I have no idea where they’ll go that’s better than Liverpool.”Although they top the Premier League standings, Liverpool will have a difficult test at the Emirates against championship contenders Arsenal. Over the weekend, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, and Salah will play, and in order to assist the Merseyside team maintain its lead, the three players must give it their all.