Real Madrid was unable to beat Liverpool at Anfield, but the truth is that they came out on top in another aspect. For some time now, Florentino Pérez has been showing interest in the English full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The English player has been staying on the bench during the Champions League. After the match, Jude Bellingham took the lead and didn't hesitate to talk to his good friend about the possibility of joining each other's paths next season at Bernabéu.
Madrid-Barcelona has found that, in the changing room area, Jude Bellingham had a brief chat with his good friend. They spoke about his possible transfer for Real Madrid and the reality is that they see it closer than ever. Sources close to the conversation point to the "good understanding" between both parties and believe that "an agreement could be reached". In any case, it's still too early and there isn't even a firm proposal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Absent against Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold was not overly happy with Liverpool's victory. The full-back didn't feature a single minute in a high-profile game against Real Madrid. Partly, he felt displaced and is beginning to think about a future away from Anfield. Conor Bradley started in his place, and played a great game, and was replaced in the 87th minute by Joe Gomez .
Trent Alexander-Arnold didn't even warm up. He spent the whole match against Real Madrid sitting on the bench. Looking at the other team, he thinks he would've started at Anfield. He would've been in the white jersey, occupying the wing due to Dani Carvajal, who is crying out for his generational replacement due to injuries.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's plan is to consider all his offers from January 1st, He could leave Liverpool for free. His contract ends on June 30th and he won't make any hasty decisions. It is true, however that, right now, the best placed club is Real Madrid. The friendship he has with Jude Bellingham is playing a key role.
Trent is keen on the idea of heading to Bernabéu next season, fighting for a starting place once Carvajal is fit. It's early days yet, but Jude Bellingham has been telling him wonders about Real Madrid. At Anfield, he once again raised that possibility . Everything is on the move...