After months of speculation and failed negotiations, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to a five-year deal with Real Madrid worth over £220,000-per-week. The 26-year-old, known as one of the best right-backs in the world, will leave Anfield this summer as a free agent, leaving fans devastated and dealing a major blow to Jurgen Klopp's side. The English international's decision to move to Madrid comes after a successful stint with Liverpool, winning both the Premier League and Champions League titles.
The Liverpool ECHO provides live coverage for fans regarding transfer news, but the ongoing contract situations for players such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have dominated discussions. While the latter player has remained private about his situation, rumours have surfaced linking him to a potential move to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo, who has struggled for game time since joining the club in 2023, is being considered by Eintracht Frankfurt for a summer move. With Endo's lack of appearances this season, it is expected that he may seek offers from other clubs.
In a nail-biting Champions League match, PSG's Ousmane Dembele scored the equaliser against Liverpool, setting them up for a dramatic penalty shootout win. Not only did this end Liverpool's European title hopes, but it came at a cost as Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold was injured, potentially affecting their upcoming League Cup final. To add insult to injury, PSG's Achraf Hakimi taunted Liverpool fans by unfurling a banner, cementing his role as a potential villain for the Reds in the future. This crushing defeat is a reminder for Liverpool of last season's failed quadruple attempt, but under manager Arne Slot, they still have a strong shot at the Premier League title and the League Cup final.
After two disappointing seasons, MI Cape Town redeemed themselves in the SA20 tournament with a convincing 76-run victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final. Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada were the standout performers, claiming six wickets between them to restrict SEC to just 105 runs. Captain Rashid Khan praised his team for their selfless and team-oriented approach, while also crediting the franchise's successful record in various tournaments. Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius were recognized as the rising star, bowler of the season, and batter of the season, respectively, while Jansen was also named the player of the season.
Liverpool extends their lead to nine points in the Premier League after a 2-0 win over Bournemouth, with Mohamed Salah scoring two goals. However, doubts arise over the availability of Trent Alexander-Arnold for the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham, as the defender sustained an injury during the game. Manager Arne Slot expresses concern and uncertainty over Alexander-Arnold's injury, as Liverpool attempts to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Tottenham.
Liverpool widened their lead at the top of the Premier League standings to nine points after Mohamed Salah's two goals secured a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth. Fans can catch the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg between Liverpool and Tottenham on Thursday, while Arne Slot says it would be a surprise if Trent Alexander-Arnold plays in the game after picking up an injury against Bournemouth. The defender asked for a substitution during the match and now the extent of his injury is being assessed.
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Bournemouth, thanks to a brace from Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward not only secured the victory for his team, but also moved up to sixth in the all-time Premier League top scorers list. However, the win was marred by an injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who had to be substituted in the second half.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is desperately in need of new signings to bolster the team's chances of winning the Premier League title. The Gunners are reportedly considering bidding £70m for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who has been a long-time target and could potentially bring much-needed firepower to the squad. Meanwhile, Real Madrid also have their eyes on Arsenal's William Saliba for a summer transfer, as they look to revamp their aging defense, potentially making it a double Premier League swoop with interest in Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold as well. Arteta's message to the owners is clear - if Arsenal want to compete with their title rivals, reinforcements are necessary before it's too late.
The latest transfer news from the world of football includes Arsenal's quest for a new striker after their defeat against Tottenham, while Tottenham is also in search of new additions. The futures of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho at Man Utd are causing speculation, Dortmund refusing to sign Rashford and Napoli still interested in Garnacho. Meanwhile, Manchester City is making moves for three signings and there is a possibility that Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Liverpool for Real Madrid before the January window closes. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting transfer window frenzy.
Liverpool dominated League Two team Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third-round tie with a 4-0 win. Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold scored in the first half and Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa added two more goals in the second half. Liverpool's attacking style and quick counter-attacks proved to be too much for Accrington to handle.