The soccer world has once again been abuzz with intriguing transfer gossip in recent days, this time featuring two key players from Premier League giants Liverpool - Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah. La Liga giants Real Madrid have shown a keen interest in Arnold, but the England international's future remains firmly in Liverpool's hands, according to renowned journalist Ben Jacobs.
Arnold, as an outstanding representative of Liverpool's youth training system, has played a crucial role in the team in recent years. His contract is due to expire next summer, and the news immediately sparked the attention of several European giants, including Real Madrid, who are desperate for top talent. However, Jacobs stressed that despite Real Madrid's favoritism towards Arnold, they are currently in a wait-and-see mode, awaiting the outcome of the contract extension talks between Liverpool and Arnold.
"Real Madrid appreciate Arnold, there's no doubt about that." Jacobs said, "But they also understand that the player's future is currently in Liverpool's hands. The Liverpool management will need to carefully weigh the pros and cons and decide whether or not to extend the young talent's contract and the exact terms of the extension."
Meanwhile, Liverpool's other star Salah's contract extension is also in the spotlight. As one of the team's most consistent scorers in recent years, Salah's future also affects the hearts of countless fans. There are rumors that Salah intends to move to the Saudi League in 2025, a news that puts some pressure on the Liverpool side. But Jacobs believes that if Liverpool manage to extend Salah's contract, they will not only be able to protect the star's value, but will also be able to secure a hefty transfer fee from Saudi Arabia when he moves on in the future.
"With Salah, Liverpool's position is clear." Jacobs continued, "They would prefer to extend his contract and keep the team competitive. Of course, if Salah ultimately chooses to play in Saudi Arabia, then Liverpool's concerns will be mitigated accordingly given his age and the significance of playing for Liverpool for another season."
