Liverpool have started their campaign under their new head coach Arne Slot with three Premier League victories in three games. The Dutchman inherited a very strong squad from Jurgen Klopp and added attacker Federico Chiesa during the summer transfer window.

The Reds defeated Manchester United 0-3 at Old Trafford before the September international break, displaying incredible adaptability to new tactics. Slot has used the same philosophy as Klopp, having the experience of working under a similar culture and environment in past tenures.

The Dutchman only differs in tactics as he prefers more calmness and efficiency to negate risk factors instead of directness. Despite having a strong start under a new head coach, Liverpool are facing a contractual situation involving three top players.

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are serving the last season of their current contract with the club. The trio have played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success under Klopp and they remain a key part at Anfield.

While Salah and Van Dijk are reaching the latter stages of their peak, Trent is entering his peak professional years. The 25-year-old is the best Liverpool academy product since legendary captain Steven Gerrard with the potential to become captain himself.

According to Fichajes, Real Madrid want to sign Trent as a free agent from Liverpool after his current contract expires. Real have notoriously gained a reputation for luring top players who are near the end of contracts with other clubs.

The Spanish giant signed Kylian Mbappe for free from Paris Saint-Germain in a similar fashion, saving themselves a big fee. Liverpool cannot afford to let the same thing happen with Trent who is one of the best playmakers in Europe.

The 25-year-old is indispensable for Liverpool for other reasons from being a Kop favourite to representing as a native scouse. On a practical aspect, the Reds work under a restricted budget and losing their top asset for free is inconceivable.

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Trent is earning £180,000 per week through his current contract and any potential Liverpool offer could make him the club’s highest earner. Rest assured, the 25-year-old deserves to become the highest earner as he will become the next Liverpool captain if he stays.