Real Madrid continue to be interested in signing 26-year-old Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold this year.
According to a report by Daily Mail, Carlo Ancelotti wants Real Madrid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold during the winter transfer window. The 26-year-old has been a key player for Liverpool over the years, and losing him would be a devastating blow for the Merseyside club.
However, Liverpool are powerless to stop the Englishman from leaving because of his contract situation. The 26-year-old will be a free agent in less than six month, and Liverpool have not been able to secure an extension with him yet despite their efforts.
There have been rumours that Real Madrid have already submitted the first offer to sign the player in January and that it has been rejected. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid come forward with an improved offer to sign the English international this month.
Liverpool are in the middle of a title race, and it seems highly unlikely that they will let play a move on. It could derail their season. It seems like Alexander-Arnold will move on as a free agent at the end of the season. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid can tempt the English club with an offer too good to turn down.
If Real Madrid fail to convince Liverpool to sell the Englishman this month, they should look to secure a pre-contract agreement with the defender who will then join them on a Bosman move at the end of the season.
Can Liverpool convince him to stay?
Liverpool are still working to agree on a new deal with Trent Alexander-Arnold, and it remains to be seen whether the boyhood Liverpool fan is ready to commit his long-term future to them. The Reds have a talented squad and an ambitious project.
The Merseyside outfit will certainly hope that the 26-year-old can continue at Anfield beyond this season. The English international is one of the best players in the world in his position, and replacing him would be a near impossible task for Liverpool.
Apart from Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool will need to secure the futures of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah as well. All three players will be out of contract in the summer of 2025, and they are yet to sign extensions with the English club.
