Jamie Carragher has predicted why Actual Madrid made an ‘method’ to signal Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold throughout the winter switch window.
Actual Madrid are available in the market for a right-back to be Dani Carvajal’s long-term alternative and it’s been extensively reported that Alexander-Arnold is their most well-liked goal.
The Liverpool standout is about to enter the ultimate six months of his contract and he’s among the best 20 footballers who could become a free agent in 2025.
Actual Madrid had initially been anticipated to attend till the summer time to make their transfer, however it emerged on Tuesday evening that they have had an ‘approach rejected’ by Liverpool.
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The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed: ‘Liverpool have turned down an method from Actual Madrid to signal Trent Alexander-Arnold in January.
‘The England worldwide has been closely linked with a transfer to the Bernabeu when his contract expires subsequent summer time and the Spanish membership have now made their curiosity official.
‘Actual Madrid contacted the Anfield hierarchy to determine whether or not Liverpool had been ready to promote Alexander-Arnold to them throughout the winter window. Nonetheless, no figures had been mentioned with Liverpool making it clear that they’ve little interest in negotiating the 26-year-old’s exit in January.’
Responding to this report, Carragher hit out at Alexander-Arnold and recommended the actual purpose why Actual Madrid submitted an ‘method’.
“A very powerful factor for @LFC in 2025 is successful the #PremierLeague. Nobody’s contract or future ought to are available the way in which of that!” Carragher tweeted.
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“I really like Trent as a lad & a participant, however his crew would’ve instructed Actual Madrid to bid & additionally would’ve recognized LFC would flip it down.
“It’s to attempt & cowl themselves when he leaves without spending a dime. Once more it’s one thing the membership/followers don’t want with an enormous recreation arising.”
Regardless of this, a report from GiveMeSport claims Alexander-Arnold has no intention of leaving Liverpool mid-way via the present season.
‘Alexander-Arnold, whose deal expires subsequent summer time, has been on the centre of hypothesis linking him to the Bernabeu. Actual Madrid have made their curiosity official, reaching out to Liverpool to evaluate the membership’s willingness to barter a mid-season transfer.
‘Nonetheless, no monetary phrases had been mentioned, as the present Premier League leaders rapidly shut down the method, making it clear they haven’t any need to half methods with the 26-year-old this winter.
‘With Arne Slot’s aspect firmly within the race for Premier League and Champions League glory, each the membership and Alexander-Arnold are aligned of their dedication to see out the season collectively.’