Real Madrid could abandon their chase of Trent Alexander-Arnold in January and wait until the summer to sign him on a free transfer.
According toThe Telegraph, Real Madrid could sense a lack of opportunity in the Trent Alexander-Arnold chase ahead of January and could wait until the summer for the defender. The 26-year-old Liverpool star’s contract will expire next summer as Real Madrid view him as their No.1 priority over other targets.
Real Madrid have struggled without some of their regulars in important games this season. One of those missing from action is Dani Carvajal, who suffered an ACL injury that may end up keeping him out at least until next October.
Even before the Spaniard suffered the knee injury, Real Madrid had set sights on Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of next summer when he becomes a free agent. The injury to Carvajal may have forced Real Madrid into changing their original plans and targeting a move ahead of the January window.
Reports have statedMadrid may have opened talks for the right-back, as Liverpool are unlikely to entertain any offers inJanuary given they are in the thick of a title race. For Arne Slot’s chances to win silverware this season, Alexander-Arnold remains a key part, which has seen Real Madrid abandon their chase ahead of next month.
Madrid have considered alternativetargets, butprefer Alexander-Arnold as their No.1 option. Liverpool, for their part, were never expected to entertain the prospect of a January sale, even if it meant the last chance to get a decent enough fee for the right-back before he departs on a free transfer.
Real Madrid to wait until the summer
Real Madrid may have abandoned the idea of a January move for Alexander-Arniold, but they are not yet giving up on the 26-year-old Liverpool star. Florentino Perez is likely to wait until the summer to see how this pursuit goes, asMadrid have been working to sign the England international in the background.
Hence, one might expect a decision from Alexander-Arnold before the season ends, or else Madrid will make plans with alternatives next summer. The idea of waiting until June for the 26-year-old Liverpool star probably is indicative that the Spanish sidemaynot strengthen the right-back position in January.