Real Madrid has reportedly approached Liverpool regarding the early signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, with negotiations likely to follow. Alexander-Arnold, who is under contract with Liverpool until July 1, has announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. However, this announcement complicates the situation, as Real Madrid is keen to include the 26-year-old right-back in their squad for the upcoming Club World Cup.
Real Madrid’s Urgency to Secure Alexander-Arnold
Despite the player’s imminent departure, Real Madrid is pushing to sign him before his contract expires. They are keen to have him in their squad as soon as possible for the Club World Cup, which begins on June 15. As reported by Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, Real Madrid contacted Liverpool shortly after Alexander-Arnold’s announcement to express their interest in negotiating a deal.
Liverpool Holds the Upper Hand in Negotiations
Liverpool is in a strong position regarding the potential early release of Alexander-Arnold. Real Madrid would need to negotiate with Liverpool for the right-back’s early departure, likely resulting in a payout for the remaining month of his contract. This could amount to between £800,000 and £1 million, though Liverpool could demand more. The club is not obligated to release him before July 1, which gives them considerable leverage.
The Impact on Real Madrid’s Plans for the Club World Cup
Clubs can register new players for the Club World Cup between June 1 and 10, with an additional registration window between June 27 and July 3. Real Madrid’s group stage begins on June 18 with matches against Al-Hilal, Pachuca, and Salzburg. If Liverpool and Real Madrid do not reach an agreement in time, Alexander-Arnold may not be able to join the squad until the quarter-finals, which commence on July 4.
In conclusion, Liverpool holds all the cards in these discussions, and it will be interesting to see how Real Madrid navigates the situation to secure the player in time for their summer tournament.
