Trent Alexander-Arnold will reject a move to Real Madrid in 2025 after a former Liverpool defender explained his solid theory on why he thinks he will stay at Anfield – while the Reds vice-captain shared a unique insight into his relationship with new boss Arne. Slot.

The 26-year-old star is considered one of the best right-backs in world football, having progressed over the years. Liverpool ranks and having joined his childhood team at the age of six. Now in his ninth season in the Reds’ first team, the vice-captain has contributed to an impressive 102 goals in his 324 appearances for the club.

However, with his contract expiring at the end of the season, Alexandre-Arnold can sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club of his choice from January 1 – in just 56 days, which is worrying.

And with Real Madrid making no secret of his desire to sign the player and with the 26-year-old already vocal about his desire to abandon Merseyside for Madrid, fears are growing that Liverpool could lose the talented star on a free transfer.

Contrary to such claims, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock believes Alexander-Arnold will stay at Anfield, offering a solid reason why he thinks the player wants to stay and having indicated that links with Real Madrid are just speculations.

“There is a lot of concern on Merseyside because Trent Alexander-Arnold could be the one to leave, but I think he will stay,” Warnock said. BBC Radio 5 live.

“There have been talks about him wanting to captain Liverpool in the future and for a childhood fan that means a lot. He will want to win a Premier League, a Champions League, a cup, many trophies in as captain of Liverpool.

Warnock added: “There’s talk about Real Madrid but that’s just it at the moment.”

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Alexander-Arnold gives insight into his relationship with Arne Slot

Warnock’s comments match what the player himself has stated and, while he has been cautious about what information has found its way into the public arena, he has made his stance on his love and affection clear. for Liverpool.

“I always said I wanted to become club captain. This is one of my goals, and it does not depend on me.

“I want to be a Liverpool player this season (at least), that’s what I will say.”

When asked what might influence this decision, Alexander-Arnold added: “The most important thing is always the trophies. I want to win trophies.

“We were close to the title last season and we won a cup. The (quadruple) lasted a while, I guess.

“This season we’re looking really good, it’s still early, but we need a lot of consistency. It will be difficult but we are looking to win as many trophies as possible.

While sources have consistently told TEAMtalk that Real Madrid officials have been in what was described to us as “constant contact” over his signing, we have also been told that signing a new deal at Anfield has always been the player’s first priority.

Whether the Spanish giants can change their minds remains to be seen, but in the meantime, Alexander-Arnold has offered a fascinating insight into his special relationship with new Reds boss Slot – and it will encourage Liverpool fans more than the player. could indeed agree to extend his contract.

“He helps me and teaches me a lot,” Alexander-Arnold said. FeyenoordPings. “He’s strict with me, I like that. He helps me with the weak points in my game and he wants me to improve.

The Liverpool No.66 added: “He tells me where to stand to get the ball. You don’t get the ball because someone is going to mark you, so why would you stand there?

“And if you’re marked and other people come in and Ryan Gravenberch is marked, there’s space behind him and you’re looking for depth.

“It’s very in-depth. Very detailed. He always carefully studies the opponent and shows us where his weak points are. Then we have to punish them on the pitch.

“The workouts are much more intense. The spaces are much smaller. It’s a very Dutch way of playing, in terms of ball handling.

“You always have to play on the back foot. If you don’t, he stops the session. “Why are you switching to this foot and not his back foot”? It’s also detailed.

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In the meantime, Liverpool ‘closer than people think’ to extension deal with club captain Virgil van Dijksources revealed to TEAMtalk.

The 33-year-old, like Alexander-Arnold, is also out of contract next summer but, unlike his vice-captain, has made his position clear on his wish to extend his stay.

We now understand that after Slot clarified his position, the Reds hope to reach an agreement with the Dutchman soon – despite the fact that Liverpool are also studying two potential central defense signings.

In the meantime, Liverpool have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of two possible heirs to Mo Salah. amid fears the star could also leave next summer, although Slot offered a brilliant response to claims the 32-year-old Egyptian is “irreplaceable”.

Elsewhere, the Reds are also looking at possible heirs for Andy Robertson at left-back, with the Scot’s best days seemingly behind him.

While Milos Kerkez and Rayan Ait-Nouri have been presented as options, a new report has just been released. has listed three surprise new options currently being considered by Anfield chiefs to replace Robertson.

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