Liverpool manager Arne Slot has dismissed the ongoing speculation surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid. Reports suggest the defender, along with teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, is nearing the end of his contract at Anfield this summer, and Real Madrid are reportedly optimistic about securing his services on a free transfer. However, Slot insists that the transfer rumors haven’t impacted the team’s performance. He emphasized that Alexander-Arnold, currently recovering from an injury, is fully focused on his rehabilitation and the team is equally concentrated on their goals.
Slot pointed out that the speculation surrounding Alexander-Arnold, Salah, and van Dijk has been ongoing for several months, yet the players have maintained high performance levels. He stated clearly that the transfer talk doesn’t affect him or his management of the team. Slot highlighted Alexander-Arnold’s focus on recovery, emphasizing the team’s support in his return to the field. He also stressed the team’s determination to win upcoming matches, including the crucial Merseyside derby. The manager’s calm demeanor suggests a confident approach to navigating this period of uncertainty surrounding key players’ contracts.
While a source previously indicated Real Madrid’s optimism regarding Alexander-Arnold’s transfer, a Liverpool source clarified that no official agreement has been reached. This leaves the situation open to further developments, but for now, at least, it seems that the Reds are remaining focused on the task at hand, unperturbed by the noise surrounding their star player’s future.
