Real Madrid are set to intensify their push for the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold in early 2025.
Alexander-Arnold is out of contract with Liverpool at the end of the 2024/25 season and talks over an extension are underway.
The England international effectively has two options: sign a five-year renewal on Merseyside or accept a new challenge in Madrid in 2025.
As soon as the 26-year-old enters the final six months of his contract, he will be able to start talks with other clubs.
Real Madrid remain confident of securing a signing for the Liverpool-born defender despite the Reds’ good start to the campaign under new manager Arne Slot.
Conflicting reports continue to circulate about where Alexander-Arnold will play next season and former Liverpool Jamie Carragher believes he still has plenty of options.
Carragher strongly supports Alexander-Arnold staying at Liverpool, but with the potential of a future move to Madrid.
“If I could offer Trent some advice, it would be to sign a deal and get a realistic release clause so that the option is there if a move arises again,” Diario AS quotes.
“If Real Madrid remain interested, Liverpool can get some money and Trent will be remembered as Liverpool’s best right-back.”