Arne Slot addresses Real Madrid’s offer for Trent Alexander-Arnold following discussions with the Liverpool player.

Arne Slot has avoided commenting on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future following Real Madrid’s unsuccessful attempt to sign the Liverpool vice-captain. The England international’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, fueling ongoing speculation about his future.

Real Madrid expressed interest in securing Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer but had their bid rejected on New Year’s Eve. Liverpool has no intention of selling the player this month, quickly turning down Madrid’s inquiry. While details of the offer are unclear, Spanish reports suggest that a £20m proposal was on the table.

Slot acknowledged having spoken with his vice-captain about the interest from Madrid but deflected questions regarding Alexander-Arnold’s future, affirming the player’s commitment to Liverpool ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester United. Slot emphasized that he routinely speaks with all his players, including Trent, but declined to share specifics of their conversation.

When asked if he could definitively rule out a move for Alexander-Arnold this window, Slot confirmed that the player would feature in the next match and reiterated his dedication to the team. He also noted Alexander-Arnold’s ongoing development, particularly defensively, while acknowledging that top players always have room for improvement.

Meanwhile, Spanish outlet Marca reported that Alexander-Arnold had decided to join Real Madrid when his contract expires, but sources suggest that the player has not communicated this decision to Liverpool. Alexander-Arnold previously stated his intention to finish the season with Liverpool, regardless of the contract situation.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti also declined to discuss the potential transfer, stating that it wasn’t the right time to talk about the market, as his focus remains on January’s fixtures and his squad’s current ch

allenges.