'He knows': Ben Foster has a theory about what Trent Alexander-Arnold is thinking amid links to Real Madrid

Liverpool are yet to make a signing this summer but they have managed to keep hold of their prized assets.

Despite links to Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Salah is expected to remain a Liverpool player and so too is Virgil van Dijk, who was rumoured with an exit after Jurgen Klopp’s departure.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked to Real Madrid and whilst he’s not due to leave in the remaining nine days of the window, there remains speculation due to his contract situation.

Ben Foster has now given his verdict on the situation.

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Ben Foster gives his verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Foster revealed a theory about what Alexander-Arnold will be thinking about his contract situation at Liverpool, with the England international due to become a free agent in a year’s time.

“You have probably £600 grand a week there between Van Dijk and Mo Salah alone, them two,” the former West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper said.

“About Trent Alexander-Arnold, he knows that if he signs a new four, five-year contract, he is straightaway a £100 million asset.

“If somebody wants to buy him when he signs a new contract, it’s £100 million minimum, absolute minimum.

“But Trent knows that, so he can say, right, you make me the highest-paid player in the Premier League and I will sign a new contract. And I could see that happening as well.

“He could hold out for it because if he goes on a free transfer to Real Madrid, he’s getting £400, £500 grand a week, he will.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold free to sign pre-contract agreement in January

As it stands, Alexander-Arnold will be free to hold talks with other clubs during the January transfer window and can even sign a pre-contract agreement.

So evidently, there will be a sense of urgency over these next few months around Anfield to tie him down to fresh terms.