As things stand, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are only tied down at Anfield for the next few months as Liverpool decide how to tackle their respective contract situations.
Steve McManaman reckons Liverpool are “well on the way” to wrapping up a new contract for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 25-year-old defender faces an uncertain future at Anfield with – as things stand – his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
From January, clubs from abroad will be able to open pre-contract talks with Alexander-Arnold over a proposed free transfer next summer unless, of course, he signs an extension beforehand. If the England international does not commit his long-term future to the club, they will be forced to make a difficult call.
The Reds must consider whether they’d rather risk losing Alexander-Arnold for free, if talks prolong, or cut their losses and cash-in during the next transfer window. He has been linked with a switch to Real Madrid in the past, while his friendship with Jude Bellingham has only fuelled that speculation.
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Ultimately, Liverpool have until the new year to make a decision otherwise the latter stages of the season, which could entail a title race, and a Champions League bid, could be clouded by speculation. Nevertheless, speaking on TNT Sports, McManaman assessed the situation at Anfield.
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He revealed that Alexander-Arnold – as well as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah – have been subject to talks at the club. The Reds’ hero said: “The circumstances for Trent and how it’s come, this is well-known.
“The sporting director and Jurgen [Klopp] leaving, so it’s got to this limbo, of sorts. What’s helping is Virgil and Mo Salah are in the same predicament.
“There’s been a problem within the club that it hasn’t been sorted out sooner. Hopefully, it won’t be hard for the three of them – particular Trent – to get it all sorted amicably.
“I know they’ve all been talking in the club. I’ve been talking to the players, so it’s well on the way, the club won’t say anything until it’s signed, sealed and delivered.”
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