Real Madrid could move again in January for Trent Alexander-Arnold

• Real Madrid hopeful of signing Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of 2025/26
• European champions interested bringing that forward from summer
• Liverpool would have to agree to sell one of their key players mid-season

Real Madrid could renew their efforts to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in January.

But will happily wait until the summer if the Premier League leaders refuse to sell, reports claim.

Alexander-Arnold is among a handful of big names heading towards free agency and the timing for Madrid appears perfect as 32-year-old Dani Carvajal reaches the final stages of his illustrious career.

That Madrid are ‘confident’ of signing Alexander-Arnold in the summer, however a January move could help facilitate a push towards winning a record-extending 16th Champions League.

Liverpool have already rebuf approach from Madrid to sign Alexander-Arnold this month. With the Reds pushing back so quickly that no detailed discussion over a potential transfer fee even took place.

If Liverpool were okay with letting Alexander-Arnold leave mid-season. So as to ensure they at least pocket some kind of transfer fee. It’s said สมัคร ufabet that Madrid would be happy to “agree a fair price” in January. What the European champions might consider that number is not divulge.

The need for Alexander-Arnold sooner rather than later seemingly outweighs the desire to avoid paying a transfer fee for him. With Carvajal ruled out until the summer. Madrid lack a senior right-back beyond veteran converted winger Lucas Vazquez.

Strengthening in that position as more important than recruiting at centre-back. Where the squad has similarly ravaged by injury. Alexander-Arnold’s add quality seenpotential game changer in Europe.

Alexander-Arnold expressed a dream earlier this season to become the first full-back to win the Ballon d’Or. Which would be more possible as a Real Madrid player. He also counts existing Bernabeu star and compatriot Jude Bellingham among his closest friends in football.