Jota Jokes About Gift to Secure Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool Deal
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota humorously suggests gifting teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold a pen to expedite his contract extension with the club, amid ongoing negotiations and interest from other teams.
As Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract with Liverpool approaches its expiration next summer, uncertainty looms over his future at Anfield. With no definitive signs of a new agreement, the right-back, along with teammates Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, will be eligible to engage in formal discussions with foreign clubs starting January 1. Liverpool remains hopeful of retaining all three key players.
In a light-hearted interview with Sky Sports, Diogo Jota expressed the squad's collective desire for Alexander-Arnold to remain with the team. When asked about a potential Christmas gift for his teammate, Jota quipped, 'What should I get Trent? Paper and a pen, so he can sign his contract!'
According to Melissa Reddy of Sky Sports, negotiations with Alexander-Arnold's representatives have been 'very positive,' though his situation is reportedly more complex compared to van Dijk and Salah. Notably, Real Madrid, under the management of Carlo Ancelotti, has shown interest in the England international. Spanish media outlets suggest that this interest may be influencing the pace of contract talks with Liverpool.