As January rolls on, each passing day with no new contract for Trent Alexander-Arnold means the outside voices are going to get louder and louder.
Alexander-Arnold is a pivotal member of the current Liverpool FC squad, having amassed
a number of appearances, despite his relatively young age. With that said, there is a very strong case for the club to roll out the red carpet and keep him at Anfield for the long-term.
Having come through Liverpool’s Academy, his stature within the squad has grown over the years.
Known for his swerving through balls, and ability to shoot with both feet, he has gained the respect of his peers throughout Europe.
Liverpool have offered Trent a sizable contract worth $96M dollars, despite growing interest from
Real Madrid.
Similar transfers to Madrid have occurred in the past, especially when thinking about Michael Owen, who left in similar circumstances. The 5-year contract offer stands to contribute to Liverpool’s success, as Trent’s form doesn’t look to be waning anytime soon.
Having made his Senior Team debut appearance for the club in 2016, he has helped Liverpool to win both a Premier League title and Champions League medal with the club.
The regulations for transfers decree that a player must have 6 months left on their contracts before they can negotiate to sign on a free transfer later that summer. That means Alexander-Arnold could sign with another club at the end of January, and Liverpool would not receive a transfer fee.
Despite this, Trent’s situation may turn favorably for Liverpool. He is a home grown player
which will bode well.
They will hope his loyalty to his hometown club will lead the way for him to stay. With 333 appearances, 20 goals, and 85 assists, the player can still be an essential part of
the Liverpool plan.
Getting him to buy-in to the future vision of Arne Slot with the club is going to be essential in any talks, if it is indeed about more than just the money.
Similar players, such as Robbie Fowler, Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Jamie Carragher, and
others all came through the Liverpool youth Academy before making first team appearances.
The success of Trent means many of Liverpool’s youngsters will want to do something similar in
their careers. The future of the club still looks bright and with Trent that may well continue. That's why, if things go sour in contract talks, Conor Bradley has been shoehorned into a prime role at the right-back slot.