Liverpool supporters believe Trent Alexander-Arnold sent a message in response to rumors linking him with a move to Real Madrid after scoring against West Ham. Alexander-Arnold netted the fourth goal in a dominant 5-0 victory at the London Stadium, following strikes from Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Mo Salah, before Diogo Jota added another. The deflected shot, which went in off Max Kilman, prompted a celebration where the England international raised his hand to his ear and mimicked a talking gesture. This came after reports in Spain suggested that Alexander-Arnold could be joining Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Liverpool contract expires next summer.
Reports from England have dismissed claims that Trent Alexander-Arnold has already agreed to a move to Real Madrid, with the player himself seemingly responding to the speculation. After scoring against West Ham, Alexander-Arnold’s celebration, which involved raising his hand to his ear and making a talking gesture, led some fans to believe he was addressing the rumors. One fan commented, “Trent Alexander Arnold confirming he’s staying at Liverpool with this celebration?” while others speculated it was a response to the media chatter, with comments like, “He hit the ‘All talk’ celebration. Probably telling us all to stfu,” and “Y’all catch the ‘media is yapping’ Trent Celebration?”. Some fans interpreted the gesture as a sign he plans to stay at Liverpool, with one fan even urging him to “sign the contract, Trent, become a legend.”
In Spain, new updates on Real Madrid’s pursuit of Alexander-Arnold suggest that the Spanish club is planning to open talks with Liverpool in January about a potential free transfer. According to Relevo journalist Javier Rodríguez Pascua, Real Madrid is “confident” they can secure a deal, while The Athletic reports optimism surrounding a possible move, especially with Alexander-Arnold potentially joining his England teammate Jude Bellingham. A more dramatic claim from Spanish outlet Marca suggests that Alexander-Arnold has already informed Liverpool’s directors that he wants to join the 15-time European champions. As it stands, Alexander-Arnold, along with Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah, is free to negotiate with foreign clubs, as their contracts are nearing expiration.
