Alexander-Arnold has been a fundamental part of the Liverpool squad since his debut as a young 18-year-old in 2016 under Klopp’s management. Amassing 284 appearances, he’s evolved into a top goal creator in the Premier League, contributing to 83 goals, with 67 assists and 16 goals. With a win rate of 66.9%, he’s claimed six major trophies and received Ballon d’Or nominations in 2019 and 2022.
Recent shifts have seen Alexander-Arnold’s role transition from a full-back to a creative midfielder, earning him immense praise from supporters and Klopp alike. Despite his contract set to expire in summer 2025, discussions have begun for a new deal, rumored to be around £200,000 per week.
Nevertheless, Liverpool appears to be planning for contingencies in case Alexander-Arnold decides to depart. Foreign clubs such as Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in his services. Barcelona may already have resolved their right-back issue with Joao Cancelo, while Real Madrid is yet to find a permanent solution and may intensify efforts to acquire Alexander-Arnold, especially if he doesn’t extend his contract with Liverpool.
Although Alexander-Arnold hasn’t signaled any intention to leave, Liverpool is keeping an eye on Dumfries as a potential successor, just in case. Dumfries, a highly regarded player in Serie A, could be an expensive but effective option, being valued at €50m (£43.6m). Inter Milan, Dumfries’s current club, is speculated to have attracted interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea, with these clubs prepared to compete for his signature if there’s a possibility of his transfer.a