Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has turned down Liverpool's contract offer as he edges closer to joining Real Madrid.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
- Alexander-Arnold contract running down
- Slot unable to convince him to sign extension
- Real Madrid move appears imminent
| Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 |
-
WHAT HAPPENED?
With his contract expiring in the summer, Alexander-Arnold can enter negotiations with other clubs to arrange a free transfer. However, Liverpool have been hopeful of convincing him to sign an extension, with coach Arne Slot doing his best to encourage the right-back to stay, reports.
Advertisement
- AFP
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The England international has been linked with a move to Madrid for a long time and the report adds that he appears guaranteed to join the Spanish giants in a move that would see him join Three Lions co-star Jude Bellingham at the Santiago Bernabeu.
-
DID YOU KNOW?
The loss of the 26-year-old will come as a big blow for Slot's side, who could also see fellow defender Virgil van Dijk and star forward Mohamed Salah leave when their contracts come to an end after this season.
- Getty Images Sport
WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?
With a move to La Liga seemingly imminent, Alexander-Arnold will soon depart the club he joined at the age of six years old.
