Trent Alexander-Arnold, a defender for Liverpool, is said to have made up his mind about staying at Anfield.

The vice captain of the Reds is nearing the end of his current contract, but considering his significance and relationship to the Merseyside giants, an extension has been considered a formality.

But as things stand, Liverpool might lose their academy star in 2025 for nothing, so if he doesn’t sign this summer, they might need to think about selling this summer.

Real Madrid, the top team in La Liga, is reportedly interested in signing Alexander-Arnold this summer as they prepare to replace the aging Dani Carvajal at right back in the midst of the present uncertainties.

The England international is allegedly giving Real Madrid a boost by postponing negotiations for a new deal, but his main priority right now is finishing the season strong before considering his options.

Real Madrid connections “flattered” Alexander-ArnoldLiverpool has no plans to break ways with Alexander-Arnold, thus negotiations between the team and his representation are anticipated to take place after the end of the season.

In fact, Alexander-Arnold is “very keen” to extend his stay with the Anfield giants, who he has represented for 20 years since joining as a schoolboy in 2004, according to Football Insider.

The 25-year-old, according to the source, is “flattered” by Real Madrid’s interest in his talents but isn’t considering joining Los Blancos seriously and is instead hoping to quickly reach an arrangement with Liverpool.

Alexander-Arnold’s new contract is expected to be tied down by sporting director Richard Hughes and football CEO Michael Edwards, who has rejoined Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group.

The right-back, who was named Virgil van Dijk’s lieutenant last summer, is reportedly paid £180,000 a week under his present contract. However, given his increasing importance, he may be eligible for a pay increase.

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates after scoring on November 25, 2023, in front of Manchester City fans.Reuters

Which Liverpool defenders are still eligible to depart this summer?Despite still recovering from a serious knee injury, Alexander-Arnold has already contributed two goals and ten assists in 29 games this season, bringing his total for the Reds to 18 goals and 82 assists in 302 games in all competitions.

The Champions League and Premier League-winning full-back is obviously expected to sign a contract extension at Anfield, but Liverpool is anticipated to make minor defensive changes after successfully realigning their midfield in 2023.

seasoned center back After suffering a season-ending knee injury in December, Joel Matip is currently in the final three months of his contract with the Reds and may have already played his final game for the team.

Following Matip’s ACL tear, Jurgen Klopp, who is also leaving the Reds this summer, said that the Cameroonian should be given a short-term contract extension; however, no scheduled negotiations are believed to exist at this time.

Though Sepp van den Berg, who has been forgotten, has acknowledged that he could have to think about leaving as well, it is likely that Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams, who have failed to establish themselves as Klopp’s regulars since their valiant performances in 2020–21, will depart.