Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fabrizio Romano (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images, The Daily Briefing)
As reported by Real Madrid, the first contact with Liverpool for the possible transfer of England right back Trent Alexander-Arnold Fabrizio Romano via the Daily Briefing.
Speaking in an exclusive video update, Romano gave the latest on the Alexander-Arnold situationas well as provide an update on Liverpool’s efforts to keep Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds are doing all they can to keep hold of their best players, and it seems they haven’t given up on Alexander-Arnold just yet, although convincing the 26-year-old to turn down Real Madrid’s advances is looking tricky.
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The whites seem confident, according to Romano, and are pushing hard to get Alexander-Arnold, although this saga does not seem to have been decided yet.
Fabrizio Romano’s worrying update on Trent Alexander-Arnold
Overall, though, it doesn’t look too encouraging from Liverpool’s perspective, with the Merseyside giants seemingly more optimistic about keeping Salah and Van Dijk than Alexander-Arnold.
“In recent days Real Madrid have approached Liverpool for Trent Alexander-Arnold,” said Romano.
“It is the first contact between the parties to understand the situation, because Real Madrid wanted to show Liverpool that they are ready to pay money in January to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold.
“However, Liverpool’s reaction was very clear: the player is not for sale in January. Liverpool want to continue with Trent, they want to win as many titles as possible this season. They are doing very well, so no there is a specific negotiation for January.
“But the message from Real Madrid is very clear: they are going very hard for Trent, although it won’t be in January, it will be in the summer because Liverpool know that Real Madrid are pushing hard to sign the England international.
“Real Madrid have been working on this deal since March, and now that it’s January they can speak directly to Trent and his agents to discuss an agreement.
“So Real Madrid are working to sign Trent, but Liverpool don’t want to negotiate in January because they still want to try to extend his contract.
“Still, it won’t be easy – Real Madrid are pressing, Real Madrid are confident, but Liverpool will try until the end.”
