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Fabrizio Romano has rated the chances of Trent Alexander-Arnold doing a transfer U-turn amid Mohamed Salah’s and Virgil van Dijk’s (imminent) contract extension.

Liverpool’s announcement of the Egyptian’s contract extension has been met with widespread jubilation, reinvigorating hopes that Trent Alexander-Arnold could yet perform a dramatic U-turn on his expected exit.

The Egyptian’s two-year deal, confirmed on 11 April 2025, not only secures his future but has sparked fervent speculation about its ripple effects on the squad.

Salah’s decision to extend his stay until 2027 ensures he will likely surpass Roger Hunt as Liverpool’s second-all-time top scorer, needing just 15 more goals to eclipse the legend’s 259 strikes.

While Salah’s deal dominated headlines, Virgil van Dijk’s pending contract renewal has further solidified optimism.

The Dutch defender, whose leadership steadied Liverpool’s title charge, is expected to sign a similar two-year extension within the next days.

Meanwhile, there has been precious little mention of Trent Alexander-Arnold by teammates.

The 26-year-old’s social media activity—liking Salah’s extension post—fueled frenzied speculation about a change of heart.

It’s been argued that retaining Salah and Van Dijk “increases the appeal of staying” for a player whose emotions at Anfield for Jurgen Klopp’s departure last May hinted at unresolved loyalties.

But according to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool fans should not get caught up in the moment of Salah and Van Dijk – with Romano still expecting Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid:

“Yeah, that’s the expectation.

Formal steps means Trent signs the deal at Real Madrid, Real Madrid call Liverpool to say, ‘Okay, we’ve signed the player’.

“This is always part of the process when it’s about top clubs and free agents, so let’s wait for those steps to say he’s done.”

He added that the excitement fueling the online discourse is just that, and he fully expects the England international to be a Real Madrid player next season:

“Again, I can confirm what we said one month ago here: The idea is absolutely for Trent Alexander-Arnold to go to Real Madrid?

The plan is very clear, there are no changes; the expectation is for Trent to be with Madrid next season.”

“I know after the excitement you have for two players like Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk, maybe for Liverpool fans they have this dream of completing a comeback on the transfer market and trying to keep Trent.”

“But my understanding is that Real Madrid are still very relaxed and confident to make it happen.”

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