England's post-Kane era finally looks far more rosy

Santos, Doak & eight best Premier League loanees of the season

How it feels to beat Lionel Messi

Saudi Arabia or MLS beckons for Pogba after Juve release

Why Man Utd & Liverpool both want Argentine teen Soler

'Please leave him alone!' - Deschamps sends out Mbappe plea

Mendes responds to Ronaldo criticism of Portugal players

Ronaldo stunner the cherry on top for five-star Portugal 

Where's Leo?! Messi invisible as Argentina upset by Paraguay

Amorim told he's already made his first mistake at Man Utd

How to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson from anywhere

Vini's nightmare goes on as Brazil drop more WCQ points

Twellman reportedly investigated for physical altercation

Manchester City

Manchester United

Liverpool

Arsenal

Chelsea

Other

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Alexander-Arnold in last year of contract</li><li>Has been linked with Real Madrid</li><li>Will be free to negotiate in January</li></ul>

Trent Alexander-Arnold backed to join Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid next season but ex-Liverpool star admits he is 'not among world's best defenders'

Premier League

Southampton

LaLiga

Leganes

Real Madrid

Despite his longstanding loyalty to Liverpool, rumours about <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-want-trent-alexander-arnold-two-more-premier-league-stars-part-of-new-era/blt88a877120fbc376e#csdfda30c15a54d163" target="_blank">Alexander-Arnold's future have continued to grow </a>as he is yet to pen an extension at Anfield. He has less than 12 months left in his current deal and<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-real-madrid-transfer-hope-trophy-warning-to-liverpool-contract-uncertainty/blt3305277a119471b8#csc9a7c1d32fee7794" target="_blank"> Real Madrid are waiting in the wings</a> to make a move for the England international as they look to find a suitable replacement for an ageing Dani Carvajal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Alexander-Arnold has made it clear that his decision will be influenced by his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-trophies-mean-more-liverpool-real-madrid-anfield-icon-signing-new-contract/blt433716908f62a2cc" target="_blank">ambitions to win more trophies</a> and the allure of joining Real Madrid - a club with a glittering history and the most European Cups in football - is undeniable. And with his close friend and Three Lions team-mate<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jude-bellingham-told-final-piece-trent-alexander-arnold-move-real-madrid-as-ex-liverpool-star-england-friendship/bltfdb513fe75a8503b#csf2a68c3d25eb6887" target="_blank"> Bellingham already at the Bernabeu, </a>his decision could well be tipped in favour of a fresh challenge on Spanish shores.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Mark Lawrenson, a former Liverpool defender and football pundit, has further fuelled these rumours with his bold prediction. Speaking on Alexander-Arnold's future in an interview with <a href="https://www.sportscasting.com/uk" target="_blank">Sports Casting</a>, he stated: "I think Trent Alexander-Arnold is most definitely up there with the best Premier League right backs of all time when he’s in full flow. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better right back in terms of delivering the ball to players. He probably isn’t among the best defenders in the world, but it doesn’t really matter because he just sees passes that other players can’t – that ball into Mohamed Salah in the first game of the season against Ipswich was unbelievable."However, I don’t think Trent will be at the club at the start of next season – I can see him being attracted to playing at Real Madrid. He has an England team-mate in Jude Bellingham there and I can see him playing for them next season. If you really wanted to stay at Liverpool, then would you not have signed your contract by now?"

WHAT MARK LAWRENSON SAID

The contract situation does not only apply to Alexander-Arnold. Two other key Liverpool players, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, are also nearing the end of their current deals and Lawrenson suspects that all three players are biding their time, waiting to see how the season unfolds before making any definitive decisions.“I think that goes for all three of Liverpool’s players who are out of contract next summer – Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah too," he said. "They’re just waiting to see what will happen, but for me, Trent probably wants to go and play somewhere on the continent. I don’t think he’ll turn down the opportunity to play for Real Madrid.”

DID YOU KNOW?

Alexander-Arnold has been a key figure at Anfield for years, playing an instrumental role in the club’s recent successes, including their Champions League and Premier League triumphs. However, as January 2025 approaches, the club will face growing uncertainty over his future. In the short term, the full-back remains committed to the cause at Anfield and will be back in action against Wolves on Saturday.

WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

Trent Alexander-Arnold backed to join Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid next season but ex-Liverpool star admits he is 'not among world's best defenders' | Goal.com

Liverpool told that Trent Alexander-Arnold is bound to follow Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid despite not being &quot;among the world&apos;s best defenders&quot;.

Trent Alexander-Arnold backed to join Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid next season but ex-Liverpool star admits he is &apos;not among world&apos;s best defenders&apos;