Liverpool transfer updates: Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘turns down offers’ following setback with Viktor Gyokeres

Liverpool transfer news indicates that Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly turned down multiple renewal offers from the club, while Liverpool’s prospects of acquiring Viktor Gyokeres may have diminished.

As the January transfer window approaches and the year comes to a close, Liverpool faces uncertainty. Despite a promising start under Arne Slot, significant issues remain unresolved. The futures of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah are still up in the air, as all three will be out of contract at the season’s end.

Additionally, speculation about Alexander-Arnold moving to Real Madrid is intensifying, with recent reports from Spain suggesting that Liverpool’s attempts to secure a new deal for him may have already faltered.

In today’s transfer gossip roundup from Liverpool.com, updates on Alexander-Arnold and the challenges in pursuing Gyokeres are highlighted.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
According to Spanish outlet *Sport*, Trent Alexander-Arnold has turned down “several” offers to extend his contract with Liverpool. His current contract expires at the end of the season, raising concerns that he could be heading to Real Madrid next summer. *Sport* reports that Alexander-Arnold has made his desire to leave Anfield apparent, with Paris Saint-Germain also reportedly interested. The 26-year-old can negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs starting in January unless he signs a new deal before then.

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Liverpool.com comments: Even if this report is inaccurate, there’s an unsettling feeling about Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool. Each day seems to bring him closer to a move to Madrid. It’s hoped that these worries are unfounded, and we soon see the vice-captain signing a new contract at the AXA Training Centre. For now, though, it feels like we may be witnessing Alexander-Arnold’s final months in a Liverpool shirt.

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)

With Ruben Amorim’s appointment at Manchester United, they may have an edge in the pursuit of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, according to *Football Insider*. The Swedish international has excelled since joining Portugal last year, netting 43 goals in 50 matches last season and 16 goals in 15 appearances this campaign.

Liverpool has been linked to the former Coventry City star, with Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg suggesting a potential cut-price move of €60-70m [$65m/£50m – $76m/£58m], despite his €100m [$108m/£83m] release clause. With Amorim poised to take over at Old Trafford, United might have the advantage, as Gyokeres is reportedly a fan of the 39-year-old.

Liverpool.com states: It was expected that some of Sporting’s talents would be linked to United, particularly given Erik ten Hag’s successful history with former players. Gyokeres is bound for a significant move; the question is where he will end up. Liverpool’s involvement will likely hinge on Darwin Nunez’s performance for the rest of the season.