Liverpool are working on a new contract for defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has entered the final year of his current deal at Anfield.
Real Madrid, however, view him as their top target for next year, especially with Dani Carvajal sidelined by a long-term injury. The Spanish club hopes to sign Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer in the summer.
Currently, Liverpool and Alexander-Arnold are far from reaching an agreement, which has boosted Real Madrid’s confidence in securing him.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid see him as a key target for the summer rather than the January transfer window, as Liverpool remains reluctant to open negotiations mid-season.
Romano explained on his YouTube channel: “For January, Real Madrid internally feel that signing Trent would be almost impossible.
The plan is to pursue him in the summer. Liverpool are still in talks with Trent, hoping to extend his contract and keep him as part of the squad.”
Alexander-Arnold has been vital to Liverpool’s success this season, featuring in all Premier League games and helping the team remain at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables.
However, the appeal of joining Real Madrid, where his close friend Jude Bellingham plays, might be too strong to resist. The ongoing lack of progress in contract negotiations hints that Alexander-Arnold could be leaning toward an exit next summer.
