According to reports, Liverpool have been given a ‘real worry’ regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is set to receive a ‘huge offer’ to leave the club.
Alexander-Arnold‘s long-term future is in doubt as he has entered the final year of his contract.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are in the same boat and it remains to be seen whether the three players will commit their futures to Liverpool.
26-year-old Alexander-Arnold is regarded as one of the most talented full-backs in the world. In recent weeks, he’s been linked with several European giants, but Real Madrid are considered his most likely next destination.
Real Madrid are in the market for a new right-back as Spain international Dani Carvajal has ruptured his ACL and Alexander-Arnold is understood to be their preferred target.
The La Liga giants are likely to wait until the summer and sign Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, but it has been suggested that they could move for him in January as Liverpool’s reported ‘starting price’ has been revealed.
A report from Caught Offside claims Real Madrid are set to make a ‘huge offer’ for Alexander-Arnold and this a ‘real worry’ for Liverpool.
‘Real Madrid are planning to offer Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold a contract in the range of £14-15million per year extending until the 2029-2030 season, CaughtOffside understands.
‘Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that, the La Liga giants have been in discussions with Alexander-Arnold’s close circle, and the player is pleased with the proposed duration of the contract.
‘This looks a real worry for Liverpool as the England international is expected to be offered the chance to almost double his salary if he moves from Anfield to the Bernabeu, though his agents also still remain in negotiations with LFC at the time of writing.’
It will be difficult for Liverpool to replace Alexander-Arnold, but the report also claims they have their ‘eye on three transfer targets’.
‘Alexander-Arnold has been a hugely important player for Liverpool and they’ll surely do all they can to keep him, but at the same time, CaughtOffside understands the Reds are also looking at three potential replacements in the right-back position.
‘Although nothing has been decided yet, it would be crazy for Liverpool not to plan for the possibility of Alexander-Arnold’s departure as Real Madrid’s interest is clearly strong, and with the 26-year-old not far away now from becoming a free agent.
‘CaughtOffside have been told, therefore, that Liverpool are looking at Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, Monaco’s Vanderson and Fiorentina youngster Michael Kayode as three candidates to come in in that position next summer.’