Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates Liverpool's goal (Photo by Julian Feeney/Getty Images)
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is a prime transfer target for Real Madrid, and the Spanish giants are now expected to hold formal talks over a move.
The England international is heading into the final few months of his contract with Liverpool, meaning he can now negotiate with an overseas club for next season.
The Liverpool star told him he could leave, with an alternative worth 85 million euros!
With January upon us, it appears that Real Madrid will now intensify their pursuit of Alexander-Arnold, with formal negotiations likely to take place very soon.
? First contact?#Liverpool The plans were revealed after Real Madrid took the opportunity to open talks for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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– Cout Offside (@Cout Offside) January 1, 2025
See below for The latest details on this saga from journalist Fabrizio Romano On his official account on the X website (formerly Twitter)…
???? Despite Liverpool rejecting any January transfer approach, Real Madrid remain fully focused on Trent Alexander-Arnold's July deal as a free agent.
Formal talks are expected to take place with the players' side this month, as they are now allowed to negotiate.
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– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2025
Alexander-Arnold is a very important player for Liverpool, but it may increasingly look like they are fighting a losing battle in trying to keep hold of him.
Is Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid now inevitable?
One would imagine that if Alexander-Arnold had stayed at Liverpool he would have committed his future by now, but Real Madrid's pursuit of the player indicates confidence in the deal.
Another yesterday One of our most trusted transportation journalists, David OrnsteinHe also discussed the 26-year-old's situation, and hinted that there is a growing feeling that he will move to the Bernabéu.
“That seems to be the consensus within the industry, and certainly reports in Spain are that Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on Real Madrid,” Ornstein said.
“My information is that nothing has been decided yet, so we need to bring some calm to the situation.
“All options remain open, largely because his camp hasn't been able to do any formal negotiations yet. They can't do that until January 1, but that's very soon.”
Liverpool fans will be very disappointed, and it is worrying news that Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are also approaching the end of their contracts.
