Liverpool manager Arne Slot has dismissed concerns over speculation linking Trent Alexander-Arnold with a move to Real Madrid, insisting the team remains fully focused on their Premier League title bid.
Reports suggest the England right-back is edging closer to a free transfer to the Bernabéu, with negotiations between the 26-year-old and the Spanish club believed to be advancing. Alexander-Arnold is among three high-profile Liverpool players whose contracts expire at the end of the season, alongside Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Since January, all three have been free to engage in discussions with overseas clubs regarding potential moves.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Everton on Wednesday, Slot acknowledged Alexander-Arnold’s absence due to injury but stressed that both the player and the club are prioritising his recovery rather than external speculation.
Slot also brushed off ongoing discussions surrounding Alexander-Arnold, Salah, and Van Dijk, stating that Liverpool have remained committed to their objectives despite the uncertainty over their futures.
“For eight months, there have been ups and downs with talks about Trent, Virgil, and Mo, but we’ve never been distracted by them. We’ve always concentrated on what needs to be done. For Virgil and Mo, that means preparing to win the Merseyside derby. For Trent, it’s about getting fit again as soon as possible.”
With Liverpool holding a commanding 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal and just nine games remaining, Slot made it clear that speculation about player departures does not faze him.
“This situation has been ongoing for eight or nine months, yet all three have performed exceptionally well despite it. So it doesn’t affect me at all,” he added.
As the season nears its climax, Liverpool’s focus remains on securing the title rather than being distracted by off-field developments.
