A former Liverpool participant has defined why Trent Alexander-Arnold would “not be an enormous loss” for Liverpool, who might have one “larger challenge”.
Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk might depart Liverpool in the summertime as they are among the 20 best footballers in the final six months of their contracts.
England worldwide Alexander-Arnold is probably the probably of the three gamers to go away Liverpool in 2025 amid curiosity from Spanish giants Actual Madrid.
The choices for Salah and Van Dijk are extra restricted, however they’ve been constantly linked with a possible transfer to the Saudi Professional League.
Earlier this week, a report claimed Salah and Van Dijk ‘have’ signed contract extensions, however this data is but to be backed up by a reputable outlet.
Now, ex-Liverpool star Stan Collymore has given his verdict on whether or not the three gamers will stay on the Premier League giants past the tip of this season.
He reckons Alexander-Arnold solely has a “50/50 likelihood” of remaining at Liverpool however he wouldn’t be a “big loss”, whereas head coach Arne Slot would have a “larger challenge” if one other high star leaves.
“Liverpool managed to maintain maintain of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold this season throughout the January switch window, and in the event that they go on to win the Premier League or Champions League, I feel followers would settle for one in every of them leaving in the summertime,” Collymore mentioned.
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“Realistically, I consider two of the three will keep. Taking a look at chances, I’d say there’s a 90% likelihood Van Dijk stays, round 60% for Salah, and a 50/50 likelihood for Alexander-Arnold — bizarrely, as a result of he’s the Scouser!
“However if you’ve gained every little thing along with your boyhood membership, as Trent has, a transfer overseas turns into tempting.
“Trent isn’t an important defender, however he’s a improbable footballer, and a league like La Liga would swimsuit him completely.”
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“Actual Madrid would permit him to float into midfield, have extra time on the ball, and play to his strengths. If he goes there, you couldn’t begrudge him — it’s Actual Madrid!
“If Liverpool have been to lose Trent, they might discover a right-back who will get into attacking positions, so I wouldn’t say his departure could be an enormous loss. The larger challenge could be dropping Van Dijk.
“Van Dijk gained’t need to trigger issues — he simply needs the proper deal — however Liverpool want to arrange for the long run.
“They need to be getting somebody like Jarell Quansah up to the mark, however there are nonetheless query marks over him.”