Liverpool is unlikely to lose Trent Alexander-Arnold before the season ends, as they’ve set a price that Real Madrid is unwilling to meet for a January transfer.
With just eight months remaining on his contract, the 26-year-old has become a prominent name in transfer discussions, especially as he considers a potential move to Real Madrid.
Rumors linking Alexander-Arnold to Carlo Ancelotti’s side gained momentum after the defender expressed his ambition to become the first full-back to win the Ballon d’Or—a title often associated with La Liga stars.
Although Real Madrid needs cover due to Dani Carvajal’s injury, they’re hesitant to meet Liverpool’s asking price of £42 million (€50 million) in January, knowing Alexander-Arnold could be available for free in six months.
Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, is determined not to overpay, especially when Alexander-Arnold could agree to a pre-contract in just a couple of months.
This situation places Madrid in a favorable position, but it also raises concerns among Liverpool fans that this could be Alexander-Arnold’s final season at Anfield.
Since joining Liverpool’s first team in 2016, Alexander-Arnold has been a key figure, contributing directly to 102 goals over 322 games, with his standout performance helping secure the 2018-19 Champions League title.
