Liverpool are not making significant progress in their negotiations over a new contract for Trent Alexander-Arnold, sources have informed Football Insider. The England international desires to stay at Anfield, and the club is eager to secure his long-term future due to his status as a key player.
Sources indicate that discussions between the two parties have been ongoing since last autumn, aiming to reach an agreement before the 25-year-old’s current contract expires in June 2025. In October of the previous year, Football Insider reported that Liverpool and Alexander-Arnold were close to finalizing a new deal worth over £55 million. However, an agreement has not yet been reached, and no announcement is imminent, suggesting that the club still has work to do to ensure Alexander-Arnold remains on Merseyside.
Alexander-Arnold has been a standout player for Liverpool since breaking into the first team as a teenager, and he was promoted to vice-captain last season following the departures of Jordan Henderson and James Milner. In the recent campaign, the right-back delivered another impressive performance, scoring three goals and providing nine assists in 37 appearances, even as Liverpool fell short in their title challenge.
Alexander-Arnold continued his strong form by scoring for England in their 3-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 3, demonstrating his value to national team manager Gareth Southgate ahead of this summer’s European Championships.
Liverpool is keen to finalize a new contract to prevent Alexander-Arnold from potentially leaving on a free transfer in July 2025. Football Insider revealed in April that the Reds have offered him a substantial new deal, and negotiations are expected to continue through the summer.
There have been rumors that Spanish giants Real Madrid are monitoring Alexander-Arnold’s situation as they consider a possible move for the Englishman. The defender will be playing under a new manager next season, as Arne Slot has been appointed as Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool.
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