Liverpool
Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Fri 29 November 2024 21:00, UK
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s prospective move from Liverpool to Real Madrid is now “50/50”, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Liverpool are set to hold talks with the player’s agent in an attempt to convince him to stay at the club.
However, the situation has now accelerated as the club head towards the January transfer window, when the 26-year-old will be allowed to reach a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs.
With less than a year remaining on his Liverpool contract, Alexander-Arnold will be free to discuss terms over a free transfer at the end of the season.
However, the Reds remain determined to keep him at Anfield and have already held talks with his representatives over a potential contract extension.
Well-connected recruitment expert Mick Brown told Football Insider on 23 November that the right-back will be offered “mega money” to sign a new deal at Liverpool.
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Mohamed Salah’s confession following the 3-2 win against Southampton that no official offer had been made and he was “more out than in” has now ramped up the pressure on Liverpool.
Virgil van Dijk, in the same position as his teammates, has remained diplomatic and insisted he is only focused on the upcoming games.
However, Alexander-Arnold’s position is facing the most scrutiny as his decision could be made as soon as January amid pressure from Real Madrid.
Football Insider revealed on 1 November that a deal could be agreed within a couple of weeks as Los Blancos are continuing to push for the signing.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side want to make the right-back their latest Galactico following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe in the summer.
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With the January transfer window rapidly approaching, both sides are pushing hard for Alexander-Arnold to make a decision amid intense scrutiny.
In other news, Tottenham’s interest in a Southampton star has been revealed.
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