James Pearce reports that the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool is still unclear as his contract nears its expiration in the summer of 2025. Negotiations over a new deal have not made significant headway, similar to the situations of Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.
Pearce describes the situation as challenging and suggests that the coming months will be critical. He notes that prolonged contract discussions often lead to reduced chances of reaching an agreement, citing the departures of Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita, as well as Thiago’s exit under similar conditions.
Despite these challenges, Pearce highlights Alexander-Arnold’s unique value to the team, which sets his situation apart. He warns that if Liverpool does not act soon, Alexander-Arnold could sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club in just over four months.
The competition from other clubs, especially those offering substantial signing-on fees, might complicate Liverpool’s efforts to keep him. Pearce suggests that Liverpool may need to repeat their 2022 strategy for retaining Mo Salah to secure Alexander-Arnold’s future.
He concludes that renewing Alexander-Arnold’s contract is essential, but the ongoing delay is concerning given his significant impact as a top talent. Pearce remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached but acknowledges that time is running short.
