Trent Alexander-Arnold continues early talks with Liverpool over a possible contract extension, but sources remain “unclear” about the outcome.
After the season ends, Alexander-Arnold’s future looks less certain than that of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
Neither Van Dijk nor Salah have yet found a breakthrough in their talks with Liverpool, but expectations still remain that they will eventually sign new deals.
But with Real Madrid among clubs courting the vice-captain, this could be Alexander-Arnold’s last season at Anfield.
According to athletic‘s David Ornstein said talks with the club were “ongoing” as the two parties size up each other regarding a potential new deal.
But Ornstein added, “It’s unclear how this matter will conclude.”
Considering his update also included suggestions for Van Dijk and Salah, his source is likely to be someone closer to the club than the player himself.
• read: Liverpool have finally made a contract offer for Virgil van Dijk – negotiations are ongoing
Earlier this week, Ornstein said explained Liverpool said they were “working hard to keep up”. [Alexander-Arnold]” rather than “You will have to do whatever is necessary to fulfill his wishes.”
This rightly suggests that the Alexander-Arnold camp is in control of the situation. That’s because the 26-year-old can take advantage of Real Madrid’s specific interest to secure a firm hold on the desired period.
According to spot rackThe right-back is Liverpool’s third highest-paid player at £180,000 per week, behind only Salah (£350,000 per week) and Van Dijk (£220,000 per week) in current wages.
• read: Salah’s contract offer is imminent as Liverpool progress through ‘positive’ negotiations.
He will almost certainly seek a significant pay rise close to what Salah currently earns, which could be difficult to negotiate given that both the Egyptian and Liverpool’s captain will need to sign new contracts.
Ornstein reports that the club has already made a formal offer for Van Dijk and a progress is considered imminent when it comes to Salah.
Mac Allister gave his thoughts on the contract.
Like Liverpool supporters, Alexis McAllister hopes they all stay, but admitted he and his team-mates “can’t participate”.
speaking ESPN ArgentinaNumber 10 said: “Obviously we would like to share many, many years together. [Salah]But that’s a personal decision.
“The club has to make a decision and we cannot intervene.
“We hope they can come to an agreement because we want him, Virgil and Trent to continue with us. I hope so.”
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