Reports linking Trent Alexander-Arnold with a move to Real Madrid have intensified in recent weeks, and now Liverpool boss Arne Slot has commented on the matter

Liverpool is in a precarious situation with the contracts of three of its key players - but head coach Arne Slot thinks the drama could actually be a good distraction

The news around Liverpool this week has been dominated by a bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid but are the trio out of contract becoming a problem for the Reds?

Arne Slot and Liverpool have moved to shut down speculation that defender Trent Alexander-Arnold could be sold in January. READ MORE: Arne Slot Provides Injury

The Reds considered the Portuguese coach, only to opt for the Dutch tactician, who has shone as Jurgen Klopp’s successor

Arne Slot explains Trent Alexander-Arnold talks amid Real Madrid transfer interest Liverpool FC

Arne Slot has dismissed reports of Trent Alexander-Arnold joining Real Madrid this month, insisting his right-back is “fully committed” to Liverpool. Liverpool trio Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah are yet to agree on new contracts with six months remaining on their current deals.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says that defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is "fully committed to us" amid speculation over his future.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed centre-back Joe Gomez is set to miss “a few weeks” after suffering an injury last time out - but also highlighted good news for the Premier League leaders on the fitness front with two other defenders set to return to full training.