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Arne Slot speaks out on speculation Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Liverpool after being spotted with Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham

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Slot was on media duties ahead of Liverpool's pre-season tour in the US and was quizzed on the future of right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international has been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/agent-jude-bellingham-attempting-convince-england-team-mate-trent-alexander-arnold-join-real-madrid-holiday-liverpool-ace-los-angeles/bltfdba139cf0ef8f3f" target="_blank">linked with a move to Real Madrid at the end of his contract</a>, which is set to expire in 2025. Alexander-Arnold has struck up a close friendship with Jude Bellingham, who enjoyed a successful debut campaign in Spain.

WHAT HAPPENED?

When asked if he was worried about his defender's future on Merseyside and whether he get a new contract over the line, Slot said: "My answer will probably be a bit boring, I think it is the same answer you have heard in the last five, six, seven years. That contract situation is not discussed at this place, but just keep trying I would say!"

WHAT SLOT SAID

Slot may not appear concerned about Alexander-Arnold's future, but he will secretly be sweating on the 25-year-old's commitment to the club. As a local lad, fans of the Merseyside club will be hoping to see one of their own stick around for a long time yet. But the<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-real-madrid-concrete-la-liga-giants-make-contact-over-signing-liverpool-star/blt91016ee3bd675897" target="_blank"> pull of Madrid is not something that can be ignored by any player</a> in the world, especially if one of your best friends plays there.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Following his exploits with England this summer, Alexander-Arnold is still enjoying a well-deserved break from football. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/agent-jude-bellingham-attempting-convince-england-team-mate-trent-alexander-arnold-join-real-madrid-holiday-liverpool-ace-los-angeles/bltfdba139cf0ef8f3f" target="_blank">He has been spotted on holiday with Bellingham</a> and it has only fuelled speculation that he could leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

WHAT NEXT FOR TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

Arne Slot speaks out on speculation Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Liverpool after being spotted with Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham | Goal.com

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot refused to be drawn into more discussions about Trent Alexander-Arnold&apos;s future in a recent press conference.