Earlier this month, AS reported Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold and his agent are aware of Real Madrid’s interest.
The right-back’s contract expires at the end of this season and his future beyond that needs to be clarified.
At the weekend, Real Madrid centre-back Éder Militão suffered a serious injury. This could force them to look at some players in the same position in January.
Monday’s edition of Marca covers the situation and towards the end, the Liverpool player gets a mention for the fullback position.
Last month, Dani Carvajal picked up a knee injury, which will keep him out of action for the rest of the season. This leaves manager Carlo Ancelotti with Lucas Vázquez as the only recognised right-back at his disposal.
Los Blancos have already decided to strengthen the right-back and centre-back positions next summer. The 26-year-old is the ‘chosen one’ for the right side of defence.
It’s claimed the Champions League winners have ‘intensified movements’ as the England international ‘stands firm’ with his decision not to renew his contract at Liverpool.
Within Real Madrid, it’s suggested during some meetings that a deal for Alexander-Arnold is ‘done’ for next summer. They have an urgency to strengthen their defence in January.
Despite this, the report states the Madrid club aren’t ‘going to do anything crazy’ for the Liverpool player in the next window. Marca add Real Madrid have set their limits, without specifying what those limits are.
To sum it up, a deal for Alexander-Arnold looks more likely next summer instead of the winter market.
