Liverpool are reportedly making moves as the January transfer window approaches, with speculation growing around the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The English right-back's contract situation has raised concerns, as he will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs in January if no extension is agreed upon.
Real Madrid has emerged as a strong contender to sign Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, especially with veteran defender Dani Carvajal facing injury issues. According to reports from TDF, Real Madrid is willing to offer €20 million to bring Alexander-Arnold to the Santiago Bernabéu in January, even though his contract with Liverpool expires in June.
However, Liverpool is reportedly unwilling to let their star defender go midway through the season unless Madrid agrees to a high-profile exchange. The Reds are said to have proposed a deal involving €50 million (£41.6 million) plus Alexander-Arnold in exchange for Aurelien Tchouameni, the French midfielder who has become a key player for Madrid.
Liverpool had shown interest in Tchouameni back in 2022 when he was still playing for AS Monaco, but Madrid won the race for his signature. Now, Tchouameni is a regular starter under Carlo Ancelotti and is seen as untouchable by the club. According to TDF, Real Madrid is not open to letting him go, despite Liverpool's ambitious proposal.
It seems Liverpool's bold offer may be a way to assert that Alexander-Arnold is a crucial part of their squad, signaling their intention to renew his contract and fend off interest from Madrid. Liverpool fans will be hoping that an agreement with Alexander-Arnold is reached soon to put an end to the ongoing transfer speculation.