Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly drawn the interest of Real Madrid, with the La Liga champions closely monitoring the England international, according to the Daily Mail.
The Reds defender has caught the eye of the Champions League winners, who are seeking a long-term successor for their current right-back, Dani Carvajal.
Following the departure of Jurgen Klopp from Anfield, it was anticipated that some players might follow the German manager out of the club.
Nevertheless, Alexander-Arnold has no intention of leaving and is committed to staying at his boyhood club, rejecting Real Madrid’s advances.
According to The Sun, the Liverpool defender has already had discussions with new manager Arne Slot and is eager to make a significant impact for the Reds in the upcoming season.
Speculation about Alexander-Arnold’s future has arisen as he enters the final year of his contract at the club.
He is eager to extend his stay at Liverpool by signing a new contract and is not currently considering a move to Santiago Bernabeu to join his England teammate Jude Bellingham.
The report also noted that the Premier League giants are prepared to offer Alexander-Arnold a substantial new contract to keep him at the club and disregard Real Madrid’s interest.
‘Trent’s spoken to the new manager already,’ a source told the newspaper.
‘This took place before the Euros and they’re in touch now.
‘They had a great conversation initially but the manager respected that he needed to focus on the tournament.
‘Trent, like the rest of the squad, sees this as a new beginning and a fresh start and he is excited to get back to training to lay the foundations for a successful, new season.
‘He is definitely committed for the season and a huge deal will be presented to him to stay beyond that.
‘Everyone at the club has huge admiration for Trent and will be doing whatever it takes to keep him.’
This development would be a huge boost for the new Liverpool manager and the fans.
The Liverpool player is now a key member of the team, joining the ranks of Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk, and Alisson Becker.
Slot will aim to retain him at the club to facilitate a smooth transition into a new era.
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