The latest Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer news is that Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been heavily linked with Los Blancos for some months. The Liverpool academy graduate’s contract at Anfield is due to expire this summer.
He will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club once the transfer window opens on New Year’s Day. And Real have already made their move for the right-back ahead of the window opening.
Trent Alexander-Arnold Transfer Update: Liverpool Reject Approach From Real Madrid
According to the Guardian’s Andy Hunter, Liverpool rejected Real Madrid’s approach and ‘didn’t get as far as a fee’ as the Spanish giants were told it was a ‘non-starter’.
The report claims that Liverpool have had ‘no indication’ that Trent Alexander-Arnold wants to leave during talks over a new contract.
According to other reports, the Reds have been trying to tie him down to a new contract for a while, but still have not had a breakthrough.
BREAKING: Liverpool have turned down a bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid 🚨 pic.twitter.com/liXlWBFOIu
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 31, 2024
The England international is a fan favourite and understandably does not want his contract news to dominate headlines. This is especially true when Liverpool have an excellent chance of winning their 20th English title. Hence, he has carefully side-stepped questions about his future at the club.
Many European powerhouses are keeping a close eye on Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation, but according to reports, Real Madrid are the outright favourites to secure his services. Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham is one of Alexander-Arnold’s closest friends, and the Englishman has reportedly been doing his best to convince him to move to the Spanish capital.
What David Ornstein Said On Alexander-Arnold’s Transfer Saga
Spanish outlets have long been calling this a done deal, but Ornstein believes all options — including the one to stay with Liverpool — remain open for Alexander-Arnold.
Discussing Alexander-Arnold’s future, Ornstein said on NBC Sports: “That is the consensus within the industry, it would seem, and certainly reports in Spain suggest that Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid is getting closer.
“My information is that nothing is decided just yet, and so we need to bring a bit of calm to the situation. All options remain open and that’s largely because his camp has not been able to hold any formal negotiation yet. They cannot do that until January 1st, but that’s very soon.”
Since making his debut in the 2016-17 season, Alexander-Arnold has played 333 games for Liverpool in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing 85 assists. He has won one Premier League title, one UEFA Champions League trophy, and one FA Cup with the club, among other honours.
