La Liga champions Real Madrid have reportedly urged Trent Alexander-Arnold to reject a new contract at Liverpool FC as they look to sign the 25-year-old from the Reds.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Trent Alexander-Arnold is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. Los Blancos might launch the offensive for a Bosman move in the 2025 summer transfer window instead of pursuing him this year. And the reigning La Liga champions have told the 25-year-old Liverpool mainstay to turn down a new contract at the Merseyside club.
The rise and rise of Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold has gone from strength to strength since breaking into the first-team squad at Liverpool FC in 2016. The Englishman spent his formative years with the Merseyside outfit before making his first-team bow nearly eight years ago.
While Alexander-Arnold’s defensive frailties have dominated the headlines, he has been one of the most productive full-backs in the world for over half a decade. The 25-year-old has already made over 300 appearances for the Merseyside outfit while chipping in with 19 goals and 81 assists.
The England international currently serves Liverpool as the vice-captain after Virgil van Dijk succeeded Jordan Henderson as the new skipper last year. However, Alexander-Arnold’s long-term future at Anfield is uncertain after entering the final 12 months of his contract. Such a situation has captured the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid.
Can Real Madrid sign Alexander-Arnold?
Real Madrid’s interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold is understandable. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a right-back as they look for a long-term successor to Dani Carvajal. The 25-year-old Liverpool mainstay has thus emerged as a viable target for Real Madrid.
While Liverpool will be determined to keep hold of the Englishman, they want to tie him to a new contract as he has entered the final 12 months of his deal. However, Real Madrid might have devised a plan to complete a Bosman move, as they have told Alexander-Arnold not to commit his long-term future to Liverpool.
Liverpool will soon hold crunch talks with Alexander-Arnold regarding his long-term future at Anfield. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid can turn the England international’s head and secure his services in the coming year.
