Real Madrid steps up their right back pursuit with focus on Trent Alexander Arnold

The January transfer window is over and the clubs are heading towards one of the busy periods of the season, competing in continental showdowns and domestic cups. Clubs of stature like Liverpool and Real Madrid are also negotiating better contracts for the players who are on the verge of contract expiry. Liverpool are set to lose out on Salah and Trent Alexander Arnold in the summer if they fail to agree to terms.

Amidst these rumors, Real Madrid has stepped up its efforts and is intensifying its approach to secure the right-back service from Liverpool. While the top outlets mention that Los Blancos have already secured the signature of the right back, the fine details are pending which has kept the Spanish league leaders on their toes.

Real Madrid believe that the player would not want any distractions to Liverpool’s title charge in the ongoing season. He also did not want to take any measures that would destroy the relationship with the supporters. 

What did Trent Alexander Arnold have to say in December 2024? 

Heading to the January transfer window, Trent Alexander Arnold could have negotiated for a Bosman transfer in June as he entered the last six months of his contract. However, he had rubbished the rumours mentioning that he has already signed four to five extensions with Merseysiders without letting the public know. He also asked fans not to panic. Trent had mentioned:

I have been at the club 20 years now, I have signed four or five contract extensions and none of those have been played out in public – and this one won’t be either.

Is this the last chance for Trent to join Real Madrid? 

Playing for Los Blancos remains a top dream for football players and very few are privileged to get the knock on their doors by an institution like Real Madrid. Trent Alexander Arnold has remained on the radar of the club for a long time and with the contract expiring, Real Madrid’s approach of ‘all or nothing’ is coming into play. This might be the last chance for the 26-year-old to join the Whites as the new contract with Liverpool would see him on the wrong side of 30.