Real Madrid’s continued pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold is affecting his performance at Liverpool.
The Whites are working to secure a free transfer for the England international in 2025, with his contract with the Reds expiring in June, despite a new offer from the club.
As the saga continues, Real Madrid are rumored to have had a transfer offer rejected, with January being the last chance for Liverpool to seal a fee for the 26-year-old.
Despite the club claiming the talk is not affecting his form, a poor performance in the 2-2 Premier League draw against Manchester United meant more attention was paid to him.
Jamie Carragher hinted in his post-match comments that the situation “must be getting to him” and the former defender claimed the Spanish giants are wrong.
Carragher’s co-author on Sky Sports, Gary Neville, claimed the timing of Real Madrid’s offer is “insulting” as Liverpool never showed any willingness to sell the defender this month.
All parties have indicated the situation could continue until the end of the mid-season transfer window as Liverpool fans wait for an update.