
The speculation over the future of several Liverpool stars is increasingly becoming a distraction for the club despite their outstanding start to the season.
The discourse around Liverpool should be about the impact Arne Slot has had on the team since taking charge from Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.
After seven games, the Reds lead the Premier League table and are preparing for a big league game against Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday.
However, the headlines are dominated by the rumours around the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold who has emerged as the top right-back target for Real Madrid.
Liverpool are said to be aware that the defender won’t sign a new contract and Real Madrid could even make a move for him in the winter transfer window.
However, Liverpool’s hopes of keeping Alexander-Arnold could come from an unlikely source in Germany.
Xabi Alonso’s preference could work in favour of Liverpool holding on to Alexander-Arnold
The former Liverpool midfielder has proven himself as a manager at Bayer Leverkusen by winning the Bundesliga last season.
The Spaniard rejected overtures from Liverpool and Manchester United in the summer to stay put at Leverkusen but is expected to leave next year.
Real Madrid want him as the successor to Carlo Ancelotti and this is where his former side, Liverpool, could benefit.
The European giants are also keeping tabs on Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong and according to AS, Alonso would have a preference for him.
The Spaniard has got the best out of him at Leverkusen and would want to take him to the Santiago Bernabeu if he becomes the next Real Madrid manager.
Alexander-Arnold is Real Madrid’s top target but the club might want to appease Alonso if he becomes the new manager at the end of the season.
Alonso was known for finding his man with his pin-point passing accuracy when he was conducting the play in the Liverpool midfield during his playing career.
His former club would love one more assist from the Spaniard to boost their hopes of holding on to Alexander-Arnold.
