Liverpool Update: Real Madrid ‘withdraws’ from Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer, summer move for star suggested
Real Madrid have called off their pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold, a transfer they had hoped to facilitate.
Los Blancos were overpowered during their recent visit to Anfield, suffering a 2-0 defeat and demonstrating limited control. Luka Modric was present in midfield against Liverpool, while Carlo Ancelotti has been without the tempo-influencing Toni Kroos since the German’s retirement after Euro 2024.
This situation leaves Real Madrid in need of a player like Trent Alexander-Arnold—especially with Dani Carvajal out for the entire season, further increasing the need for a top-tier right-back.
Real Madrid recently met with Liverpool to discuss a transfer for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Following the Champions League match between Liverpool and Real, it emerged that officials from both clubs convened to discuss transfer possibilities.
Alexander-Arnold was among the topics raised, although Liverpool is determined to retain their homegrown talent—meanwhile, the European champions’ interest in Ryan Gravenberch was reported as well. Liverpool also has an interest in Aurelien Tchouameni, while Curtis Jones has emerged as an unexpected target for Real.
Real Madrid was said to be considering acquiring Alexander-Arnold during the season rather than waiting for his contract to lapse at the end of the campaign. However, as reported by The Telegraph, this is no longer the case.
The La Liga club is poised to “abandon” these intentions, influenced partly by the costs involved, along with the 26-year-old’s commitment to finish the current season with Liverpool.
Though Alexander-Arnold is determined to complete this term with Liverpool, transfer expert and prominent journalist David Ornstein has indicated that this has not yet led to him being closer to signing new terms at Anfield.
“The England international has displayed strong loyalty to Liverpool and they are exerting significant effort to retain him, but as of now, no progress has been made in negotiations,” Ornstein mentioned in an article for The Athletic .
In eScored’s opinion, this is an anticipated update. Removing Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool halfway through what looks to be an exciting season was always going to be an ambitious proposition for Real—especially considering reports linking Diogo Dalot seem more plausible as a temporary measure and squad reinforcement for Ancelotti until a more prominent name arrives in the summer.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is valued at €70 million according to Transfermarkt. Liverpool is set to face Newcastle United tonight, as Premier League action resumes in a round of fixtures airing on Amazon Prime.
Losing Alexander-Arnold for free would be among the club’s greatest mistakes, warns Liverpool expert Matt Ladson
For Liverpool to allow their local hero, at just 26 years old in his prime, to leave on a free transfer would represent one of the most significant failures in the club’s history, becoming a public relations disaster for the owners.
The predicament Liverpool finds itself in has evolved over recent years due to multiple factors. A primary reason is the change of sporting directors, with the club now experiencing its fourth in four years. Furthermore, one of the previous three held a temporary position at a critical juncture for essential contract negotiations.
With the off-pitch structure now firmly in place, and Arne Slot along with his coaching staff in position, the focus now shifts to the team’s player roster.
