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Real Madrid is expected to make a sensational Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer offer to Liverpool for their star midfield player
Real Madrid is rumored to be making an offer for Aurelien Tchouameni in a player-plus-cash deal, having been strongly linked to Trent Alexander-Arnold, a standout player for Liverpool.
Due to Alexander-Arnold’s expiring Liverpool contract at the end of the current campaign, there has been conjecture that he may choose to play at the Bernabeu rather than Anfield.
TEAMtalk has learned from sources that Real Madrid has been in touch with Alexander-Arnold’s agent to see whether the youngster would be interested in joining them.
Real Madrid reportedly spoke with Liverpool on Monday over Alexander-Arnold and is getting ready to make a bid of roughly €25 million (£20.9 million / £27.3 million) in January, according to Spanish publication TDF.
According to the source, the Reds intend to bring Rodrygo or Aurelien Tchouameni “into the negotiations” and “want more than just money” in exchange for parting ways with the energetic defender.
Rodrygo’s departure has been “categorically ruled out” by Real Madrid, while Tchouameni’s potential inclusion in a trade “is not the case.”
Tchouameni had previously piqued Liverpool’s interest, and they are eager to add a new midfield player this winter. Having started all but one of Real Madrid’s La Liga games this season, the French international is a vital member of the team.TEAMtalk has been informed by sources that Alexander-Arnold is a specific target for Real Madrid; nonetheless, we think it is highly improbable that he would leave Liverpool in January.
As we previously disclosed, Liverpool is still optimistic that they can sign Alexander-Arnold to a new, long-term deal prior to the January transfer window opening.
In order to secure the right-back’s future, Arne Slot’s team is willing to pay him among the highest salaries at the team, and negotiations for an extension are now in progress.
Alexander-Arnold has undoubtedly been aware of Real Madrid’s interest, but according to TEAMtalk sources, he is still entirely focused on Liverpool.
For this reason, we believe the TDF article, which implied that Liverpool would consider a trade including Tchouameni, is wildly inaccurate.
Reds contemplate acquiring a new midfielder in January.Nonetheless, we are aware that Liverpool is keeping an eye on a number of players and is interested in adding a new defensive midfielder during the January transfer window.
Although Ryan Gravenberch has performed admirably in that capacity thus far this season, Slot desires greater competition and isn’t sold on Wataru Endo as a backup.
Martin Zubimendi, a star player for Real Sociedad, was offered €60 million (£50.1 million, $66.7 million) by Liverpool over the summer, but the Spanish international chose not to go with the Reds.
Although Zubimendi indicated in a recent interview that he has no wish to leave Real Sociedad in 2025, Liverpool is still monitoring his position.
Ederson, a midfielder for Atalanta, is another player that Liverpool is considering, but Manchester City may present a challenge.