Trent Alexander-Arnold 'imposes two demands on Liverpool' to stay in Real Madrid circle

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly made two key demands of the club's management: a long-term contract and a captaincy promise to keep him.

The England star's current contract is set to expire at the end of this season, leaving him free to negotiate a pre-contract deal with foreign clubs.

Despite rejecting a £20 million bid from Real Madrid on New Year's Eve, Liverpool are still sweating at the prospect of Real Madrid making use of Alexander-Arnold's services ahead of next season. However, it seems that the local talent, who has played with the Reds since his youth, gives the club's management the opportunity to retain him for the near future.

According to talkSPORT, Alexander-Arnold insisted on a minimum three-year contract and a commitment to make him the team's captain for the “long term”.

With current captain Virgil van Dijk's contract also ending this summer, it remains to be seen how Alexander-Arnold's second request could impact the Dutchman's own contract negotiations.

Given that Van Dijk is 33, Alexander-Arnold's aspiration to become captain could still come true even if Van Dijk stays. The situation regarding the right-back's future is described as “open”, with a general expectation that Van Dijk is more likely to stay than not.

The England star is likely to be offered a lucrative offer from Madrid, with reports his wages could double to around £400,000-a-week in the Spanish capital.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti looks at the situation cautiously: “January signings? It's a little more complicated to talk about that. We'll see, we'll see. Talking about that is not easy at the moment,” he said. he declared during a press conference. pre-match press conference before facing Valencia on Friday evening.

“I've already said we won't sign anyone in January. Look, I can't talk about it now. It's not the time or place. We'll see what happens but I have a great team. We have injuries and that causes problems, but we are also able to overcome them.

As for Alexander-Arnold, the star defender was keen to keep his discussions with Liverpool out of the public eye. “I've been at the club for 20 years now, I've signed four or five contract extensions and none of them have been played out in public – and this one won't be either,” he said. he told Sky Sports last December.

“I think we're winning several trophies. I think that's the level we're at, that's the level we've shown we're capable of, beating the best teams in the world.”