Real Madrid ‘tracking Trent Alexander-Arnold’ ahead of shock potential transfer move for Liverpool and England star
Alexander-Arnold's future is in doubt because of one key factor
REAL MADRID are monitoring Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.
The LaLiga giants are said to be interested in a transfer for the right-back, who continues to impress for the Reds.
Alexander-Arnold is a key part of Jurgen Klopp’s side but his deal runs out at the end of next season.
And according to Spanish outlet Real are looking to take advantage of his contract situation.
Alexander-Arnold, 25, is not for sale but Liverpool are yet to open contract talks with the right-back.
Real Madrid will likely be ready to pounce if an opportunity becomes available and the prospect of playing at the Bernabeu could be difficult for Alexander-Arnold to turn down.
Los Blancos have enticed several players to the club on free transfers in recent years including Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga and Thibaut Courtois.
Real Madrid have a long-standing admiration of Alexander-Arnold dating back to September 2021.
He is viewed as a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.
The England international could be weighing up his options with Klopp set to leave in the summer.
Alexander-Arnold warned against new contract
David James had his say on the right-back’s future, warning him against penning a new deal.
The former Liverpool goalkeeper said: “I love Trent. When you look at his career, he came from nowhere to playing in European Cup finals whilst increasing his level of performance.
“He then went through a period of being criticised by the media but has come through that and has been back to his best this season and is arguably the first name on Liverpool’s teamsheet.
“So I think it’s very important that he does stay because he’s gone through the tough times and hopefully he wants to be part of a very successful time again for Liverpool.
“For Trent at the moment, he can’t commit to anything long-term because he’s unaware of which manager is going to come to Anfield to replace Jürgen Klopp.
“People may say if you love the club then it doesn’t matter who’s there, but if you’re as footballing intelligent as Trent is, then you will be aware that some managers who are being linked with the job at the moment get their teams to play in a certain way that doesn’t suit him and therefore he could end up suffering if he signs a contract now.
“The sooner that Liverpool finds a replacement for Jürgen Klopp, then the sooner that these contract issues with Trent and Mo Salah can be dealt with.”
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Former Reds goalkeeper David James warned Alexander-Arnold not to sign a new contract as he could “end up suffering”.
He said: “I love Trent. When you look at his career, he came from nowhere to playing in European Cup finals whilst increasing his level of performance.
“He then went through a period of being criticised by the media but has come through that and has been back to his best this season and is arguably the first name on Liverpool’s teamsheet.
“So I think it’s very important that he does stay because he’s gone through the tough times and hopefully he wants to be part of a very successful time again for Liverpool.
“For Trent at the moment, he can’t commit to anything long-term because he’s unaware of which manager is going to come to Anfield to replace Jürgen Klopp.
“People may say if you love the club then it doesn’t matter who’s there, but if you’re as footballing intelligent as Trent is, then you will be aware that some managers who are being linked with the job at the moment get their teams to play in a certain way that doesn’t suit him and therefore he could end up suffering if he signs a contract now.
“The sooner that Liverpool finds a replacement for Jürgen Klopp, then the sooner that these contract issues with Trent and Mo Salah can be dealt with.”