Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future continues to be a major talking point as his current contract expires at the end of the season.
Salah ended the uncertainty surrounding his Liverpool future by signing a new deal earlier this month and Liverpool captain Van Dijk penned a contract extension of his own a week later.
However, there have been no indications that the right-back is close to agreeing a new deal. Rather, all reports have suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold is on his way out this summer.
He has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid all season. And while there has been no official confirmation as yet, Paul Joyce and Fabrizio Romano broke the story last month claiming that a deal between Real Madrid and Trent is agreed.
But Liverpool fans may have received a glimmer of hope regarding Trent during the Premier League title celebrations.
Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured with Liverpool owner John Henry
Trent Alexander-Arnold was pictured in conversation with Liverpool owner John Henry during the club’s title celebrations, which has sparked further hope among fans.
With recent reports suggesting a move to Real Madrid was close to being completed, many thought Trent’s time at his boyhood club was coming to an end.
However, the sight of him speaking with Henry has led to renewed optimism that Liverpool could be working on convincing him to stay.
The timing couldn’t be more significant, coming just as the Reds sealed the Premier League title and the mood around Anfield is at its highest.
Cody Gakpo comments on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation at Liverpool
Cody Gakpo was on the scoresheet against Spurs to help Liverpool secure the Premier League title on Sunday night.
During the post-match celebrations, the Dutch forward spoke to the club’s media, and he may have accidentally dropped a hint about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential Real Madrid U-turn.
Speaking to Liverpool TV after the game, Gakpo said: “Now with Mo [Salah] and Virgil [Van Dijk] staying, and hopefully Trent as well, we can keep building,”
Gakpo’s comments have added a fresh layer of intrigue to the Alexander-Arnold saga. The general belief after last month’s reports was that a move to Real Madrid was all but done.
However, if the deal were truly finalised, it’s likely the players would already be aware of it — suggesting, based on Gakpo’s remarks, that nothing is done as yet.
Whether Trent remains at Liverpool or leaves to join Madrid on a free transfer remains uncertain, but moments like these from last night has given supporters a fresh belief that a U-turn could still be on the cards.
