There’s no more secrecy: Real Madrid will begin negotiations with Trent Alexander-Arnold in January. His contract with Liverpool expires in June, meaning that from the first day of 2025, he will be free to negotiate with interested clubs. The chances of him renewing his deal with the Reds at Anfield appear slim to none. Despite Real Madrid’s urgent need for a new right-back following Dani Carvajal’s season-ending knee ligament injury, the Spanish giants reportedly have no plans to purchase Alexander-Arnold, according to the Telegraph. The club does not want to pay a transfer fee, which would likely be substantial, even with only six months left on his contract. Despite being upset with Liverpool, Salah still wants to extend his dealMoreover, Liverpool is having an exceptional season, sitting comfortably atop the Premier League table, and will not easily part with a high-quality right-back. The Anfield club’s reasoning is simple: let Alexander-Arnold stay and help secure the league title, then let him leave if he’s unwilling to sign a new contract. Liverpool’s contract situation is precarious. As it stands, Alexander-Arnold isn’t the only key player set to be free next June. Mohamed Salah, who has also indicated he is unsure of his future at Anfield, is in a similar situation. Virgil van Dijk’s contract is also up, though he is expected to extend his stay with the Anfield giants. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is also eyeing a new center-back next June as well, as David Alaba’s recurring injuries have left the team exposed.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 14TuesdayIpswich – Crystal Palace 0-1 (0-0)/Mateta 59/Leicester – West Ham 3-1 (1-0)/Vardy 2, Khannous 61,Daka 90 – Fullkrug 90+3/Wednesday22:30: (2.20) Everton (3.50) Wolverhampton (3.50)22:30: (1.40) Man.City (4.70) Nott.Forest (8.00)22:30: (5.00) Newcastle (3.70) Liverpool (1.80)22:30: (8.50) Southampton (5.50) Chelsea (1.33)23:15: (1.50) Arsenal (4.50) Man.Utd. (7.25)23:15: (1.80) Aston Villa (3.70) Brentford (5.00)Thursday22:30: (2.45) Fulham (3.50) Brighton (3.00)23:15: (2.70) Bournemouth (3.90) Tottenham (2.50)***odds are subject to change***
