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'Lock the door behind him!' - Liverpool fans tell Trent Alexander-Arnold he should be 'kept in the basement' amid reports of January pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid

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<p>According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6024486/2024/12/31/trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-real-madrid-transfer/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a>, Real Madrid are increasingly optimistic about securing Alexander-Arnold's signature. The 25-year-old's current contract with Liverpool is set to expire in the summer, allowing him to legally negotiate with other clubs from January 1. The report claims that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-arne-slot-trent-alexander-arnold-celebration-real-madrid/blt823c4872033330c2" target="_blank">Real Madrid are prepared to offer the England international</a> a lucrative four-year deal accompanied by a substantial signing-on bonus. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The prospect of Alexander-Arnold leaving on a free transfer has sparked a flurry of reactions from Liverpool supporters, with many expressing their anger and frustration.</p><p>One fan, <a href="https://x.com/HendrickD82/status/1874136098978619581" target="_blank">@HendrickD82,</a> clearly upset by the rumours, wrote on X: "If Trent goes to Real, I don't want to see any of this 'he can come back when he's 31 and retire as Liverpool captain' sh*te. If he goes on a free, lock the door behind him."</p><p>Another fan, <a href="https://x.com/4virgil_lfc/status/1874126275641827740" target="_blank">@4virgil_lfc</a>, quipped sarcastically: "happy new year to everyone except trent alexander arnold."</p><p>While <a href="https://x.com/samuelap1_/status/1874132642515612007" target="_blank">@samuelap1_</a> wrote: "Just wait. Be patient. Let’s see how it plays out, I’m still skeptical about everything I’ve read on Trent."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/SMXLFC/status/1874141135163331032" target="_blank">@SMXLFC</a> wrote: "Only Trent &amp; the club truly know what’s going to happen."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/Lfc__vision/status/1874132628439474290" target="_blank">@Lfc__vision</a>: "If Liverpool are a serious club and Trent signs a pre-agreement in January then Liverpool should sign his replacement in January and keep Trent in the basement until he leaves…"</p><p></p><p></p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>Despite the growing speculation, Liverpool remain hopeful of convincing Alexander-Arnold to extend his stay at Anfield. Club officials have dismissed claims that a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-reject-real-madrid-approach-trent-alexander-arnold-pre-contract-january/bltd7cf7c48d617ec31#cs4b52c0040b290a06" target="_blank">deal with Real Madrid is already in place </a>and insist that the defender has not engaged in discussions with any other club.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>For Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold's potential arrival would bolster their squad as they continue to seek a long-term replacement for an injured Dani Carvajal. While Liverpool fans face an emotional and anxious wait to see whether one of their most beloved players will remain loyal or seek a new challenge in Spain.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

'Lock the door behind him!' - Liverpool fans tell Trent Alexander-Arnold he should be 'kept in the basement' amid reports of January pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid | Goal.com

Liverpool fans want Trent Alexander-Arnold to be &quot;kept in the basement&quot; amid reports of a January pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid.

&apos;Lock the door behind him!&apos; - Liverpool fans tell Trent Alexander-Arnold he should be &apos;kept in the basement&apos; amid reports of January pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid

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