Liverpool’s hopes of keeping Trent Alexander-Arnold beyond next season appear to be fading, with reports suggesting that the right-back is now more likely to join Real Madrid than extend his contract at Anfield.
According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, there is still no agreement between Liverpool and Alexander-Arnold over a new deal, and with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2025, time is running out for the Reds to secure his future.
Real Madrid move becoming increasingly likely
Liverpool remain keen to keep Alexander-Arnold, but Sky Sports claims that the likelihood of him signing for Real Madrid is now higher than that of him staying at Anfield.
Plettenberg, reporting via X, confirmed that while Liverpool are still pushing for an agreement, negotiations have not progressed as expected.
With Real Madrid circling, the prospect of losing one of their most valuable assets on a free transfer is a growing concern for the Reds.
Plettenberg wrote before the PSG game: “There is still no agreement between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool on a new contract beyond the end of the season.
”Currently, the chances of the 26-y/o right-back joining Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer are higher than him extending his contract at Liverpool.
”However, Liverpool are not giving up.”
If Alexander-Arnold were to leave, it would be a significant blow for Liverpool, not only in terms of his quality on the pitch but also financially. At 25 years old, he holds the highest market value of Liverpool’s expiring contracts. Under normal circumstances, he would command a club-record transfer fee, yet Liverpool now risk losing him for nothing.
Liverpool’s contract concerns mounting
The Alexander-Arnold situation is part of a larger contract crisis brewing at Anfield. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are also set to be free agents in 2025, leaving the club at risk of losing three of its biggest stars in a single window. This would be a massive blow and one that FSG would find difficult to make up for.
While Liverpool’s decision-makers remain in discussions, the pull of Real Madrid is difficult to ignore. The Spanish giants have long admired Alexander-Arnold, who has been called “sublime” and with the club looking to reinforce its squad for the future, a free transfer for one of Europe’s top right-backs would be a major coup.
For Liverpool, the next few months will be crucial. If no agreement is reached soon, the club may have to decide whether to cash in on Alexander-Arnold this summer or risk losing him for nothing in 2025.