BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool set asking price for Trent Alexander-Arnold as they are prepared to see the England international.
Liverpool are unlikely to see Trent Alexander-Arnold depart before the season ends, having reportedly set a high price that Real Madrid is not willing to meet during the January transfer window.
With only eight months remaining on his current contract, the 26-year-old full-back has become one of the most discussed players in football. Alexander-Arnold, a product of Liverpool’s academy, is heavily linked with a potential move to Real Madrid. Speculation suggests he might choose not to renew his contract at Anfield, raising the possibility of him joining the Spanish giants at the Santiago Bernabeu next season.
Real Madrid appears content to wait until the summer for Alexander-Arnold. Recent rumors tying the Liverpool defender to Carlo Ancelotti’s side gained momentum when he openly expressed his ambition to become the first full-back to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, an honor often associated with players from La Liga.
Given this, Real Madrid’s interest in Alexander-Arnold is expected to intensify. Although Dani Carvajal’s recent injury has led the 15-time European champions to consider a mid-season reinforcement, reports from Defensa Central suggest that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is unlikely to approve a January bid for Liverpool’s number 66 due to Liverpool’s high valuation.
Liverpool has set Alexander-Arnold’s asking price at a minimum of £42 million (€50 million) for a January move. However, Real Madrid appears reluctant to invest such a large sum for a player who could be signed on a free transfer six months later. With Alexander-Arnold’s contract nearing its expiration, Perez understands he does not need to overpay to bring the English international to Spain. The allure of playing for Real Madrid is often compelling for any player, especially for one who hasn’t dismissed the idea of a transfer. Furthermore, with the full-back able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement in just two months, Madrid finds itself in a favorable bargaining position.
As long as no official statements are made regarding Alexander-Arnold’s future, Liverpool fans remain anxious that one of their most celebrated homegrown players might be playing his final season at Anfield. Since joining Liverpool’s first team in 2016, Alexander-Arnold has become integral to the squad. His performances, notably during the 2018-19 Champions League campaign, were instrumental in Liverpool’s iconic title run, and over his career, he has been involved in 102 goals across 322 appearances in all competitions.
Alexander-Arnold’s possible departure raises questions about Liverpool’s future, especially considering the impact he has had since coming up through the ranks.
