Liverpool have reportedly knocked back an approach from Real Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold, while they are ready to pay €20-25 million for him.
According to an update by reputed English journalist Paul Joyce, Liverpool will not sell 26-year-old academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold in the winter transfer window.
Meanwhile, a separate report from Spanish outlet MARCA has suggested that the reigning La Liga champions would be willing to offer around €20-25 million for the Liverpool full-back in the coming weeks.
Liverpool are in the middle of a title race, and it is no surprise that they are unwilling to sell a key player midway through the season. Real Madrid will likely have to wait until the summer transfer window to get the deal done. In the meantime, they could secure a pre-contract agreement with Trent Alexander-Arnold starting month.
The English international is yet to agree on a new deal with Liverpool, and it seems increasingly likely that he will leave the club at the end of the season. However, the Reds are putting in the required efforts to keep hold of their academy graduate.
Alexander-Arnold exit would be a huge blow
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a phenomenal performer for Liverpool over the years, and he has helped them win every major trophy. It remains to be seen whether he can help his boyhood club win the league title and the UEFA Champions League this season.
Losing a player of his quality on a free transfer would be a devastating blow. However, Liverpool are powerless in this situation. The Reds have allowed the player to run down his contract, and they are now at his mercy when it comes to an extension.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are in a similar situation as well. Liverpool fans will certainly be worried, and they will hope that they do not lose the spine of their squad for free in one window. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are hoping to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold as a long-term successor to Dani Carvajal and the 26-year-old should prove to be a phenomenal acquisition. The Englishman is one of the best players in his role, and he could transform the Real Madrid attack with his passing and vision from the deep. Alexander-Arnold is at the peak of his powers, and he could play his best football for the Spanish giants.
