Real Madrid will reportedly 'abandon' a January pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold in the hope of signing him for free next summer.
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TAA out of contract in 2025Linked with Real Madrid transferJanuary move for Liverpool ace ruled outFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to , Madrid are ready to 'abandon' a January move for Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool are 'unlikely' to part company with him in early 2025. The Reds are trying to retain the services of the 26-year-old, whose contract expires next summer, but at present, he is no closer to signing a new deal.
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Madrid are in the market for a new right-back as Dani Carvajal is sidelined for the long term with a cruciate ligament injury. Even though the Spaniard is potentially out for the season, Los Blancos are reportedly not prepared to fork out a hefty sum for Alexander-Arnold in January. Liverpool are eager to keep onto the England international and team-mates Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah – all of whom are into the last year of their Anfield contracts.
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If Madrid are unable to convince Alexander-Arnold to join them, GOAL revealed that they are keeping tabs on Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot – whose contract at Old Trafford runs until 2028. Sources understand he would cost around €50 million (£40m) to land in January.
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Aside from transfer speculation and whether or not Alexander-Arnold will stay at Liverpool, his Premier League table-topping side travel to Newcastle United on Wednesday.
