Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with the move away from the club with Real Madrid keen on securing his signature.
According to Football Insider, the 26-year-old is unlikely to sign a new contract with the club and he could end up at the Spanish club next season. His contract comes to an end in the summer of 2025 and Liverpool have not been able to convince him to sign an extension yet.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to recoup some money for him and sell him when the transfer window reopens in January. Losing a player of his quality would be a massive blow for Liverpool, and it will be interesting to see how they replace him.
Alexander-Arnold is one of the best players in the Premier League and he is certainly the best full-back in the world. Apart from his defensive qualities, his ability to create goalscoring opportunities with world-class passing makes him a unique asset.
Real Madrid will certainly benefit from signing a player like him. It remains to be seen whether they can snap him up on a free transfer. They will be able to secure a pre-contract agreement with the player when the transfer window opens in January. Signing a player of his quality on a free transfer would be a masterstroke.
Will Alexander-Arnold decide to move on?
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old has been an indispensable asset for Liverpool and he has helped them win every single trophy at club level. He might feel that this is the right time for him to take up a new challenge and a move to Real Madrid could be ideal for him. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and they have a proven track record of pushing for major trophies every season. They could help him win more Champions League titles in the coming seasons.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Liverpool will be bitterly disappointed to lose a player like him, and it remains to be seen how they replace the England international.
