Trent Alexander-Arnold Future in Doubt: Could Liverpool’s Star Defender Join Manchester City Among 4 Other Interested Teams

Liverpool’s popular right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is currently the focus of the transfer buzz given his current contract that will expiring in June 2025.

This has been an active player at the Anfield for the last six years and has immensely helped his team throughout those years. However, with his current contract in place, it has been reported that several Premier League clubs are keen on signing him.

Contract Terms/ Renewals and Renewal Discussions

The uncertainty of his standing contract has realized interest from other leading European clubs. Real Madrid has been notably interested, they are keen to sign him for the team via free agent. But latest transfer news indicate that Real Madrid has dropped the plan to lure Alexander-Arnold in January in joy that Liverpool current targets cannot support this move.

As for this, Liverpool is already reportedly trying to renegotiate the new deal and extend Alexander-Arnold’s contract, which will expire in June 2025. It was reported that the club proposed a contract of £420,000 per week that will make him the highest paid player in the English Premier League.

Interest from Manchester City

A new twist has however emerged with Manchester City joining the bidding war and showing an interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The Premier League champions are reported to have held informal talks with the player’s agents as they consider him for a long-term replacement for Kyle Walker.

This has raised a new issue that may not have been apparent earlier, and that is it would be quite a leap to go to work for a straight competitor.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s View

While there were lots of rumours around him, Alexander-Arnold has continued to put up excellent performances. He has also credited the Liverpool new manager Arne Slot for making him appreciate him and has noted that he has developed so much under the new manger.

This may well mean there is a positive attitude towards him at the club and this may determine his decision about the contract renewal.

The January transfer window is fast approaching and there continues to be questions on where Alexander-Arnold will be playing his football.

Liverpool wants him to sign a new deal that can retain him at Anfield since they have interests in him for the next seasons.

Nonetheless, Manchester City and Real Madrid among other clubs have interests in the defender and there is a big decision to be made in the next few months.

Liverpool fans will be keeping their fingers crossed, praying and hoping that their exciting and talented right-back decides to extend his time with the club.