Alexander-Arnold has made two demands for a contract extension to put Van Dijk’s future in doubt.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly issued Liverpool with two demands if they are to extend his contract at Anfield despite being ‘hopeful’ of signing the Real Madrid full-back.

Alexander-Arnold He is out of contract at Liverpool in the summer, and the Reds have been unsuccessful in their attempts to persuade the academy graduate to extend his contract at Anfield.

He could be in talks with foreign players this month and it is widely accepted he will move to Real Madrid in the summer, before a bombshell report on New Year’s Eve claimed Spanish giants are willing to pay Liverpool a fee to sign the current transfer. the window

Arnie Slott failed to put his January exit rumors to bed. Madrid are preparing another bid amid claims in their press conference ahead of the Reds’ clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

But all is not lost for Liverpool in their bid to keep Alexander-Arnold at the club beyond the summer, according to transfer expert Ben Jacobs.

He told The conversation: “Real are trying to get him at the same time and certainly for the summer, if not, to agree something in advance.

“We know they are hopeful, but what we must point out is that, contrary to some suggestions in Spain, Trent has yet to tell Liverpool anything – whether he is staying or going.

“So Liverpool’s offer is on the table. Trent and Liverpool are also in talks. But, of course, with Liverpool doing well on the pitch without Trent signing, the longer it goes on, the more inevitable it feels. He must be on his way to Madrid.

“So far, Liverpool have had no indication that Trent has made up his mind. As a result, they will still feel that some of the games are going on, some of the advantage being used by the Alexander-Arnold camp. .

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“Interestingly, the other thing I’ve heard is that, although Trent is not open to a mid-season move, what he wants from Liverpool is, if he has to extend, at least three years. has a contract and, in the long run – become the captain of the football club.

“So keep an eye out, maybe the Virgil van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold talks are somewhat intertwined. And if Trent is told he’s going to be the captain in the long run, does that have an impact? Virgil van Dijk falls on?

“But for now, I think what we can say is that Liverpool are more confident that Van Dijk and Salah can stay, while Trent Alexander-Arnold feels like an open situation at the moment.”