Real Madrid has another transfer parade in its sights. This time it’s a defender from Liverpool’s starting lineup

Real Madrid have targeted Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold as a key target for the winter transfer window, according to recent reports. The club has suspended scouting other potential reinforcements at right-back to focus on the England international.

• Real Madrid prioritises Alexander-Arnold and has suspended scouting for other right-backs

• If Liverpool do not extend Alexander-Arnold’s contract, the player will be free to negotiate as early as January 2025

• Alexander-Arnold is currently one of Liverpool’s biggest pillars

Liverpool are aware of Real Madrid’s focus and are keen to keep Alexander-Arnold. The club is offering him new terms and is seeking to extend his contract, which expires in June 2025. Although Alexander-Arnold has not yet agreed to an extension, he still remains an important figure in coach Slote’s team.

Real Madrid also had other right-backs in their sights, such as Tottenham’s Pedro Porro, Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong and Sevilla’s Juan López. Yet now he is focusing all his attention on Alexander-Arnold, who is known for his exceptional ability to combine attacking and defensive attributes.

The move could also affect the future of Dani Carvajal, who currently occupies the right-back position at Madrid, but with the arrival of the Liverpool midfielder, his role could diminish.

The possibility of a transfer in 2025

Unless Liverpool reach an agreement with the player on a contract extension, Alexander-Arnold will be free to transfer as early as 2025. This mainly means that Real Madrid could acquire Trent without having to pay a hefty severance fee. This scenario would offer Real Madrid the opportunity to acquire one of the best right-backs of today on favourable terms, which is a strategic advantage for the club’s future.

Real Madrid’s transfer strategy focuses on young and promising players who can be long-term mainstays of the team. In the case of Alexander-Arnold, the Madrid management sees not only a quality right-back, but also a player who brings experience from the Premier League and the English national team.

The move also fits in with the overall philosophy of the club, which in recent years has been trying to incorporate promising talents with growth potential into the squad. This is evident in signings such as Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé.

Real Madrid fans welcome this change. His arrival would bring a fresh wind to Madrid’s defence and at the same time increase competition in the team. According to many, Alexander-Arnold is the ideal candidate to strengthen the team.

Although Real Madrid’s interest in Alexander-Arnold is serious, the transfer may face several obstacles. Liverpool will reportedly try to convince the player to stay and play a key role in the team in the coming seasons.

If Alexander-Arnold were to transfer, his presence would undoubtedly enrich the Spanish La Liga with one of the best right-backs of today.

Source: Mundo Deportivo, X