“There have been links” – Arne Slot opens up on Trent Alexander-Arnold links to Real Madrid
Liverpool manager Arne Slot opened up about full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold's future at the club, amid Real Madrid transfer links.
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot commented upon Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid transfer links (via Independent)
Liverpool manager Arne Slot reiterated that Trent Alexander-Arnold remains ‘fully committed’ to the club. This statement comes despite transfer interest from Real Madrid. He revealed details of his discussion with the player, ahead of the club’s upcoming encounter against Manchester United. Alexander-Arnold is yet to sign an extension with his boyhood club.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a long-term target for Real Madrid as they seek a replacement for the ageing Dani Carvajal. Alexander-Arnold contract at Liverpool comes to an end next summer. With Carvajal out injured, Los Blancos might accelerate their plans to sign No.66 ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window.
Reports indicate that the club is willing to offer him a pre-transfer deal during the January transfer window. Following the emergence of news citing Liverpool rejection of an offer from Real Madrid on New Year’s Eve, manager Arne Slot commented upon Alexander-Arnold’s future.
He revealed that the full-back is fully focused and committed to winning the EPL title. Moreover, Slot highlighted that Liverpool players have remained unaffected by the constant media speculation and transfer links. He also expressed confidence in Arnold to continue with his great form.
There were some talks about our players also in the last six months and I don’t think that destabilized them at all… He [Alexander-Arnold] is fully committed to us and he will play on Sunday.
Arne Slot on Trent Alexander-Arnold (H/T BBC)
? Arne Slot when asked if he can rule out Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid in January: “He is fully committed to us and I can tell you that he will play on Sunday!”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 3, 2025
“I’m not gonna share my talk with him. There have been links about our players in last six months…”. pic.twitter.com/x0Rl2qdclH
Arne Slot remained tight-lipped about the Real Madrid transfer links, exclaiming that he had a general conversation with the right-back. Therefore, it remains to be seen what lies ahead for the 26-year-old. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk also see their contracts run out next summer.
Arne Slot confirms the extent of Liverpool defender Joe Gomez’s injury, ahead of crucial Man Utd clash
Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirmed that defender Joe Gomez is ‘not in good shape’ after having suffered an injury. The setback happened during the club’s recent 5-0 win over West Ham. The 27-year-old sustained a hamstring injury, and was substituted off at half-time.
It is a frustrating setback for Gomez, who has started for the club in their last nine matches. After being taken off at half-time, the center-back underwent scans to determine the severity of his injury. Revealing details about the Englishman’s fitness, manager Arne Slot exclaimed that he is not in a good place in terms of his recovery.
Joe [Gomez] is of course not in a good place when it comes to his injury. He’s out for a few weeks, that’s for sure.
Arne Slot on Joe Gomez’s injury (via Liverpool.com)
However, Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley’s recent return from their respective injuries will definitely be a boost for Liverpool’s defense. However, against Manchester United, the club might have to start youngster Jarell Quansah.
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