Arnold has been urged to turn down a move to Real Madrid next summer and extend his Liverpool contract which expires at the end of the current season by Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit.Petit believes that the 26-year-old "can become one of the best players in Liverpool history" if he continues to represent the Reds in the coming seasons following his upward trajectory since making his debut for his childhood club in the 2-1 League Cup win over Tottenham back in 2016.

Of particular interest to Slot will be the likely return dates for a clutch of injured players, including first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker and vice captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, who sat out the international break with a hamstring injury sustained during the win over Aston Villa.

Real Madrid have moved on from their Trent Alexander-Arnold plan. Liverpool can breathe a sigh of relief for now. Revelo reports that Real Madrid have abandoned the idea of signing Trent Alexander-Arnold in January.

Real Madrid has been linked with several incomings, including Jonathan Tah and Alexandre Lacazette, while Los Blancos forward Brahim Diaz has been linked with a return to Serie A.

Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson latest news and return dates - Arne Slot’s Premier League leaders set for several key fitness boosts after the international break