Dutch defender is placed on standby as Liverpool starts contract negotiations with the outstanding club star

Arne Slot will have a clearer picture of the calibre of players at his disposal as Liverpool’s international stars start to droopingly return from their individual international competitions.

To win over players who have been devoted to Jurgen Klopp, the Dutchman must make the perfect first impression.

The sooner Liverpool players and supporters acknowledge that there is no one else like the German, the better off everyone will be.

Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold begin contract negotiations.

Slot will undoubtedly give the position everything he has, but as he has never managed or played outside of the Netherlands, it wouldn’t be shocking if it took him some time to adjust to the size of the responsibility.

Either way, he and his board have several pressing issues to handle, one of which being Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation.

According to CaughtOffside sources, Liverpool has already begun negotiations with the player’s representatives and plans to extend the right-back/midfielder’s contract through 2028–2029.

The England international is prioritising sticking at Anfield despite reports that he could join La Liga champion Real Madrid, therefore it’s thought that there will be an agreement on personal terms at first.

Actually, neither an official nor an informal approach has been made by Los Blancos for the 25-year-old.

The club will target Lutsharel Geertruida, the right-back for Feyenoord, if there is any delay in coming to an agreement with Trent, or if the player indicates that he will be moving on to greener pastures, according to CaughtOffside sources.

Liverpool won’t rush to make a move for the Dutch defender this summer, even if Arne Slot is known to seek the transfer in any case.

Given that Luis Henrique and Mikel Arteta, both of whom are Spanish managers, are known to value Geertruida’s skills, that may allow in Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

Given the tactical demands of interested teams, his versatility and ability to play the positions of full-back, centre-back, and defensive midfielder with equal panache are clearly advantageous.

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FSG withdraws from Bordeaux deal; statement made; Liverpool owners explain choice

Liverpool’s owner, FSG, has pulled away from an agreement to buy French club Bordeaux. The reasoning behind the decision has been explained.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owner of Liverpool, has withdrawn from a proposed takeover bid for French club Bordeaux. Looking to transition to a multi-club model, the American group had been in talks with the Ligue 2 side.

However, a press release from Bordeaux has stated that exploratory conversations between FSG and the six-time French champion have concluded. Liverpool’s ownership group will instead look elsewhere to grow its portfolio.

“FC Girondins de Bordeaux and its shareholder have been informed by Fenway Sports Group of its desire not to pursue discussions initiated in recent weeks with a view to purchasing the club,” according to a statement. “This decision is explained in particular by the stadium’s substantial expense in the coming years, as well as the overall economic environment of French football.

“FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Gérard Lopez would like to thank Fenway Sports Group for their interest in the club and its teams, as well as for travelling to meet with its stakeholders. The Club and its shareholders are currently focusing all of their efforts on finalising a funding plan for the 2024/2025 season in preparation for the appeal hearing.”

According to Liverpool.com, while a move to acquire Bordeaux appeared to make sense, the reasons for pulling out of a potential agreement mount up. It will be intriguing to watch where FSG goes next as it seeks to acquire another football team.

The benefits of doing so are obvious, but it must be the proper move to be effective. Michael Edwards and Julian Ward will both be involved once a new team has been formed, with the latter having been part of the discussions in this case.