Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool’s defender, is in the final year of his contract, leaving his long-term future at the club uncertain. The England international has been linked with a potential move, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing him. His close friend, Jude Bellingham, plays for the Spanish club, and the allure of joining the modern-day Galacticos could be hard for the lifelong Liverpool fan to resist.
Although Liverpool have made attempts to offer him a new contract, his future remains unresolved, much like those of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. With no agreements in place, the club is reportedly considering potential replacements for Alexander-Arnold.
As per Si Phillips, Liverpool have shown interest in Chelsea defender Malo Gusto. The right-back has been in excellent form for Chelsea this season, performing so well that the club has managed to cope with Reece James’ injury absence.
Liverpool will face competition in their pursuit of Chelsea defender Malo Gusto, with Manchester City also showing interest in the talented right-back. Both clubs are potentially looking to replace their current right-backs, with Liverpool eyeing a replacement for Alexander-Arnold and Manchester City for Kyle Walker.
Although both teams have alternatives in Conor Bradley and Rico Lewis, Bradley has struggled with fitness issues, and Lewis has been used in midfield to cover for the injured Rodri.
With the January transfer window just over two weeks away, Alexander-Arnold is free to negotiate with other clubs and sign a pre-contract agreement. Liverpool find themselves in a vulnerable position at the moment, making it prudent to seek a replacement for the right-back, though their interest in Gusto could be overly ambitious.
