Real Madrid looking to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing Trent Alexander-Arnold as a potential replacement for the aging Dani Carvajal.

According to recent reports, the Spanish club has already initiated discussions with the 25-year-old. The discussions entail signing him as a free agent when his Liverpool contract ends in 2025 summer. Journalist Miguel Delaney has revealed that Alexander-Arnold may be hesitant to leave Liverpool. His friendship and close connection with Jude Bellingham could help Real Madrid persuade the full-back to join them at the Santiago Bernabeu next summer.

In his newsletter Reading The Game, Delaney wrote: “Liverpool are meanwhile going through a familiar feeling, and it isn’t just the excitement of a potential title race. It’s something much less enjoyable.

“It’s when one of the big Spanish two essentially start a campaign to get one of your stars. This week saw more leaks in Spain that Real Madrid have a contract ready to go for Trent Alexander-Arnold. Though he hasn’t yet shown any willingness to agree a new deal with Liverpool.

“It has been stated in this newsletter before that he increasingly fancies time at Europe’s major clubs while he is in his prime. Though some close to the player believe he should go for precisely that reason.

“There will similarly be expectations at the Bernabeu. That Jude Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold’s close friend, continues to press upon him the greatness of Madrid in this international break.

“An element of strategic diplomacy is still required there, though. Figures close to the Bernabeu hierarchy maintain that they can’t yet be too overt, as they don’t want to put out a club legend like Dani Carvajal”

Regardless of the rumours, the Liverpool star will be focused on the task at hand. He looks to challenge for yet another Premier League title. The Reds are currently on top of the standings. Alexander will be in action when Arne Slot’s side take on Crystal Palace on Saturday, Ocotber 5.