Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks.
A report from Defensa Central has claimed that Real Madrid have now decided to put the move for 25-year-old Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on hold until the 2025 summer transfer window.
Alexander-Arnold has established himself as one of the best right-backs in the game, and the 25-year-old should prove to be a quality acquisition for Real Madrid. Dani Carvajal is in the twilight stages of his career, and Real Madrid will have to replace him adequately. Signing the England international could prove to be a wise decision. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool are prepared to sanction his departure next summer.
There have been rumours of a potential contract extension as well. The Reds will probably hope to agree on a new deal with their key player. Alexander-Arnold is one of the best players at the club, and holding on to him for the long term will be one of Liverpool’s priorities. They cannot afford to let the player leave anytime soon.
Apart from his qualities as a player, the 25-year-old is expected to be the next captain of the club as well. Alexander-Arnold has already helped Liverpool win multiple trophies so far, and he will look to continue winning major trophies with his boyhood club. It seems unlikely that he will push for a move to Real Madrid anytime soon. It will be difficult for the Spanish giants to attract him in the coming months.
Liverpool cannot afford to lose key players
Liverpool will already be without their charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp next season, and they cannot afford to lose key players as well. The German manager has announced that he will leave the club in the summer, and replacing him will be a massive challenge for the Premier League club. Losing key players along with him would be a devastating blow.
Apart from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool must hold on to players like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson Becker as well. It is fair to assume that Liverpool will be able to hold on to their key players as long as they manage to showcase their ambition in the transfer market and produce results on the pitch.
Top players will want to win major trophies and if Liverpool can provide them with that platform they are likely to stay. Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold is still only 25, and he is likely to improve further with coaching and experience. He is already operating at a world-class level, and he will be an indispensable asset for Liverpool in the coming years as well.
