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Arne Slot says Liverpool contract drama 'helpful' as Alexander-Arnold fears quashed
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Arne Slot says Liverpool contract drama 'helpful' as Alexander-Arnold fears quashed

Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaks out on Trent Alexander-Arnold situation (Image: Getty)Liverpool's contract saga is useful rather than a distraction, according to Arne Slot. The Reds are set to face arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday in their ongoing quest for the Premier League title.However, the week was overshadowed by reports of Real Madrid's interest in signing Trent Alexander-Arnold this month. The futures of star players Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, whose contracts expire this summer, have been as much a topic of discussion as Liverpool's impressive season.Slot, however, believes the speculation surrounding the trio is helping to keep the hype around his players' performances at bay. window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co....
Bellingham's late goal sees Real Madrid back to 10-man Valencia
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Bellingham's late goal sees Real Madrid back to 10-man Valencia

Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Valencia /LAPRESSEJ.ude Bellingham missed a penalty but scored a late winner and Vinicius Jr. was sent off as 10-man Real Madrid fought back in the most dramatic fashion to beat Valencia 2-1 and return to the top of the table. La Liga on Friday.Luka Modri's 85th-minute equalizer and Bellingham's injury-time winner helped Madrid avoid back-to-back La Liga defeats for the first time since 2019.The win took them to 43 points, two more than city rivals Atletico, despite playing one more game.The match at the Mestalla pitted the bottom runners-up against the top runners-up and it was the struggling home side who took the lead after 27 minutes. Hugo Duro sent the ball into the empty net after it came back off the...
Time is on Real Madrid's side with Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool know it
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Time is on Real Madrid's side with Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool know it

AAlexander-Arnold and everything that has been happening around him in recent weeks is the faithful reflection of Real Madrid's management and strategy over the last few years. Alphonso Davies could also be included, but the need and demands of the current team led to a decision that, with the Canadian, will not happen in the winter market that has just opened. It's a question of quantity or rather of feeling that the English full-back is perhaps more necessary now. There is confidence in the team, but the absence of Carvajal could anticipate a transfer for a position that has long been seen as necessary to strengthenWith the agreement more than on track with the English full-back (a preliminary and essential step that all teams take before making an offer to recruit a player), Rea...
Trent Alexander-Arnold's stunning package for Real Madrid if he leaves Liverpool
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's stunning package for Real Madrid if he leaves Liverpool

indefinite (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold could potentially earn over £100million if he joins Real Madrid. The Liverpool right-back is currently in the middle of a bidding war between two European powerhouses.With Alexander-Arnold's contract ending and just six months until he leaves on a free transfer, Real Madrid saw an opportunity. Although their £20 million bid was rejected this month, they hope to secure a pre-contract agreement.However, Liverpool are still hoping that their academy graduate will decide to sign a new deal. For now, he has not indicated whether he wants to stay or leave.Kylian Mbappe was revealed as a Real Madrid player this week (Image: No credit)Real Madrid are ready to offer a substantial financial package to lure Alexander-Arnold to...
Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer links put Liverpool star on alert after worrying threat
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Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer links put Liverpool star on alert after worrying threat

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold could land Real Madrid move this year (Image: GETTY)Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is being monitored by Real Madrid, with the Spanish club reportedly willing to pay a transfer fee to prize the player away from Anfield this month. And Reds defender Conor Bradley, 21, will be watching the situation closely after comments he made in October.Alexander-Arnold has been one of Liverpool's best players since starring for the team during their Champions League title run in 2019.The 26-year-old has made 333 appearances for his boyhood club and helped the team win numerous trophies over the years.Liverpool have failed to tie down Alexander-Arnold to a new deal at Anfield, with his current contract expiring this summer. const loadOvpScript=()=>{l...
Real Madrid speak out on Trent Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool's £20m bid expected
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Real Madrid speak out on Trent Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool's £20m bid expected

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti (Nick Potts/PA) (Image: PA Archives/PA Images)Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti dodged questions about his interest in Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold during a press conference on Thursday.Despite rumors circulating after an investigation was dismissed a few days ago, Liverpool remain firm in their intention to keep the 26-year-old England right-back, whose contract is coming to an end this summer.Even rumors of Real Madrid preparing a potentially unsuccessful second £20m bid have done little to dampen Liverpool's resolve.Ancelotti remained tight-lipped on potential January signings: "It's difficult for me to talk about it in this context. But we'll have to wait and see. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script...
Trent Alexander-Arnold's stance on Real Madrid transfer emerges as Liverpool reject offer
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's stance on Real Madrid transfer emerges as Liverpool reject offer

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move away from Anfield (Image: @skysportspremierleague/YouTube)Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly not told Liverpool officials he wants to leave the club for Real Madrid, despite an opening offer from the Spanish champions. The Anfield prop remains a central figure in Liverpool's quest for Premier League glory under Arne Slot and appears unfazed by Spain's overtures.According to The Mirror, Alexander-Arnold has shown no desire to join the Santiago Bernabeu team, despite reports from the Spanish press. As Liverpool fend off Real Madrid's advances, having quickly turned down their opening offer for their academy graduate ahead of the January transfer window, talks over renewing Alexander-Arnold's contract with Liverpool persist...
The incredible £5million mansion Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave behind if he abandons Liverpool
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The incredible £5million mansion Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave behind if he abandons Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will have to give up his stunning £5million mansion if he decides to move to Real Madrid. The 26-year-old's future at Liverpool is becoming increasingly uncertain, with his contract set to expire this summer.European champions Real Madrid have made him their top transfer target and reportedly approached Liverpool on New Year's Eve in an attempt to sign him in January. The Reds spurned those advances for their vice-captain, who rose through the ranks of the club's academy and won every trophy possible, cementing his status as an Anfield legend.But with Alexander-Arnold free to negotiate with other clubs this month, the La Liga heavyweights are expected...
Trent Alexander-Arnold 'asked Real Madrid to bid' as Carragher calls Liverpool star
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Trent Alexander-Arnold 'asked Real Madrid to bid' as Carragher calls Liverpool star

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold called out by Jamie Carragher (Image: Getty)Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has been called out by Jamie Carragher after claiming he encouraged Real Madrid to submit a bid for him in January.The Reds have reportedly refused an attempt by Real Madrid to secure the services of the right-back during the January transfer window.Alexander-Arnold will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any foreign club from tomorrow (January 1), with his contract expiring in June 2025.But Madrid's bold attempts to sign the England international six months earlier ended in failure, with the Merseyside side quickly rejecting their attempts to negotiate a cut-price deal. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('...