Former Liverpool chief offers key Trent Alexander-Arnold contract update

Liverpool are pushing for a contract extension with Trent Alexander-Arnold despite growing interest from Real Madrid.

The pair will meet on November 27 in the UEFA Champions League, with the main focus on Liverpool's right-back.

Alexander-Arnold withdrew from the England squad ahead of their two UEFA Nations League games earlier this month but has now returned to full fitness.

According to multiple reports, Liverpool have used the international break to intensify contract talks with the 26-year-old as negotiations enter a crucial phase before the end of 2024.

Alexander-Arnold is eligible to enter free transfer talks with non-Premier League clubs from early 2025 and Real Madrid are confident of securing a deal based on their long-term interest in the player.

However, despite the sensation in Madrid of conviction over Alexander-Arnold, former Liverpool boss Peter Moore believes the Reds are still firmly in the race to retain their youth product.

“I don't know what will happen with the contract situation. But what I do know is that the club is working feverishly to get deals done, whether it's all three, two of three, one of three or none of three (including Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah), he told Soccerex in Miami via Liverpool Echo.

“Think about what they offer and in January, especially in Trent's case, we'll see what happens. But I know the owners are talking to their respective agents – I'm sure they're at a fever pitch.”