Liverpool could still reportedly make ‘millions’ on Trent Alexander-Arnold with Real Madrid ‘ready’ to submit an ‘offer’ to secure an early arrival.
Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with several elite European clubs in recent months, as his current Liverpool contract is due to expire in the summer.
The futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have also been in doubt as they are also due to become free agents this summer.
Alexander-Arnold has always been the most likely of the three Liverpool stars to leave, as it’s been widely reported that he is Real Madrid’s preferred target.
Real Madrid have been linked with a few potential targets as they have been in the market for a new right-back to be Dani Carvajal’s long-term replacement.
Their patience with Alexander-Arnold has paid off, with it reported that an agreement has been reached between the La Liga giants and the England international.
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A report from talkSPORT revealed:
‘Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Real Madrid this summer, talkSPORT understands.
‘The Liverpool star will leave Anfield after agreeing personal terms over a five-year deal worth in excess of £220,000-per-week with the Spanish giants in a seismic blow to Arne Slot’s side.’
Now, a report from The Sun claims Liverpool are ‘set to rake in millions’ on Alexander-Arnold with Real Madrid ‘prepared to offer a transfer fee’ to secure an early arrival.
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Real Madrid are reportedly ‘ready to land Alexander-Arnold in time for the Club World Cup’. The report adds:
‘Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield contract runs until June 30 — but the Club World Cup kicks off on June 15.
‘Real are now willing to stump up a fee, understood to be around £5million, to sign him on June 1 so he can join England team-mate Jude Bellingham on the plane for the US-hosted tournament.
‘They are willing to pay out now having had an approach over a transfer knocked back by Liverpool on New Year’s Eve.
‘The Reds refused as they were determined their vice-captain stayed to help boss Arne Slot end his first season in charge with the Prem title. Dutchman Slot was also wary over releasing the player due to a shortage of defenders in his squad.
‘But with Anfield owners the Fenway Sports Group now resigned to losing the England international, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, they could decide to grab some money from his departure.
‘They would not only get a fee but also save a month’s wages on the Scouser, who is on £140,000-a-week at Anfield.’