Real Madrid are prepared to offer a significant pay package for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the way of salary as Liverpool explore replacement options.
According to Caught Offside, Real Madrid are prepared to offer Trent Alexander-Arnold a salary of £14-15 million on a five-year contract to join them next summer. The Spanish giants are angling for a free transfer of the right-back, with Liverpool reportedly looking at replacement options in the market.
Things are still not clear regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool. The right-back’s current deal expires in the summer, and Real Madrid are vigorously pursuing his signature on a free transfer ahead of next summer.
There are reports stating that Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Real Madrid, although contrasting stories suggest Liverpool are progressing in talks with the defender. Either way, the outcome of the situation will only become clearer in the new year, as there are plenty of possibilities.
Liverpool are reportedly looking at replacement options in the market, with AS Monaco’s Vanderson a target. The Brazilian also has other suitors, but a move to Merseyside would be appealing on many counts. Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong is also a target, with the attacking full-back likely to depart the Bundesliga next summer.
Fiorentina full-back Michael Kayode is also another option Liverpool could consider. This shows that they are alert in the market in the event of Alexander-Arnold’s exit next summer. Any arrival will depend on his departure from the club, which at this stage seems possible.
Real Madrid to offer £14-15 million-a-year deal to Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid are willing to make a big contract offer worth £14-15 million per year as well as a significant signing on fee when Alexander-Arnold joins them next summer on a free transfer. Such an offer will be a significant bump up from his current package, which is in excess of £9 million per year.
Such a salary will be in recognition of his talent and performances for Liverpool over the years, although the Reds are also in a good financial position to match that. In fact, the Merseysiders were reportedly open to paying him in the Mohamed Salah bracket, although his decision to leave might not have been due to the finances involved.
