Liverpool are focused on clinching the 2024/25 Premier League title quickly to make Arne Slot’s debut season a successful one. However, the Reds are facing a headache over the futures of some key players and have now been dealt with a new blow over Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Real Madrid Close To Signing Liverpool Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold
Have Real Madrid Agreed on Alexander-Arnold Signing Yet?
The 26-year-old full-back is now moving into the final few months of his current contract with his childhood club, as it expires at the end of June, 2025. The Athletic’s David Ornstein is reporting that Real Madrid are “working to close deal” to sign the defender on a free transfer in the summer and ensure he leaves the Reds for nothing.
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Ornstein states that the Spanish side have been monitoring Alexander-Arnold’s situation for two years and are now doing everything possible to make him agree on a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. However, it’s also noted by the journalist that they will need to inform Liverpool when or if the defender signs a contractual agreement to join them in the summer.
Fabrizio Romano has also reported that Real Madrid have now officially sent their contract offer to the 26-year-old’s representatives. He claims that discussions are underway and all relevant parties remain confident of the Englishman agreeing to move to the La Liga side next season.
What Is Alexander-Arnold’s Current Status?
Alexander-Arnold has kept silent on his future and is currently recovering from an injury issue he picked up in Liverpool’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League to PSG. He missed England’s matches in the recent international break and is working hard to be back in action for the Reds for the final stretch of the 2024/25 season.
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The 26-year-old has enjoyed a memorable stint at Anfield so far, having made his debut as an 18-year-old in 2016. He has since made 349 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 22 goals and providing 87 assists in all competitions. The full-back has won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup titles with the Reds, but now seems set for a new chapter in his career.
