Of the trio on contract expiration, Van Dijk, Salah and Alexander-Arnold, it has been the latter that has been the battle. Van Dijk and Salah both want to extend with Liverpool, but have passed the 30-year mark and are in a different negotiating position. The 26-year-old at right-back is in a completely different situation. Real Madrid have been on the hunt since the summer to position themselves to sign the England international of friend Jude Bellingham, now it is reported that the hunt has been called off.
The La Liga giant, with a frighteningly long injury list, desperately needs a player like Alexander-Arnold for the rest of the season. According to Relevo, Real Madrid have now put the signing of one of the world’s best right-backs on hold. The Spanish media claims that the Real management has realized it will be impossible to reach an agreement with Liverpool on a transfer in January.
This means that the hunt will continue this summer, but for Liverpool supporters and Arne Slot, it means that they will keep the key player for the rest of the season that will end with the biggest titles.
