Liverpool could potentially look to “cut their losses” with Trent Alexander-Arnold and sell him for huge money next year, according to a fresh claim from former scout Mick Brown.
The 26-year-old is causing Reds supporters plenty of concern right now, arguably more so than even Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
Alexander-Arnold’s current Liverpool deal runs out next summer, but he seems to be showing the least amount of willingness to sign an extension.
Speaking to Football Insider, Brown claimed that the Reds could even look to cash in on Alexander-Arnold at the end of the season, even though they would ultimately rather keep hold of him:
“Liverpool will know whether or not he’s going. And if he’s definitely going, they might feel they can bring in a bit of money for him in January and bite the bullet rather than letting him go for free.
“They don’t want to lose him because he’s an important player and he’s a local boy and everything. But they have to be realistic, and if they’re going to lose him anyway, why not make some money?
“I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see them cut their losses and take what they can. That money can then be reinvested elsewhere if they want to strengthen the squad. Liverpool aren’t flushed with money like a Chelsea for example, so if they can make some good money from his sale it will be an interesting decision.”
Our thoughts on Liverpool selling Trent…
Frankly, Liverpool shouldn’t even be entertaining the idea of selling Alexander-Arnold, considering he is among the finest full-backs of his generation – Jurgen Klopp has called him “world-class” – not to mention potentially heading into his peak years.
The biggest worry for the Reds is that the player himself could be swayed by a move away to Real Madrid, should he feel that he has achieved all he can for his boyhood club.
Hopefully, Alexander-Arnold will realise that Liverpool are starting another special era under Arne Slot, whereas Madrid are struggling under Carlo Ancelotti all of a sudden, realising that it is best for his future to remain at Anfield for the rest of his career.
