Liverpool doesn't want to lose him and has put a plan in motion to prevent his departure. We're talking about Trent Alexander-Arnold, a full-back whose contract ends next June 30 and who has attracted interest from Real Madrid. In recent weeks, he seemed close to wearing the jersey of the club headed by Florentino Pérez, but his situation could change drastically.
In England, several media outlets have discovered a "significant gesture" that could lead Alexander-Arnold to stay at Liverpool. The plan the red club has involves offering him a contract for the next four seasons. This would include a salary of about 20 million euros per season. This amount is higher than what he currently receives and what Real Madrid is offering him.
With this offer on the table, by which he would earn 80 million over the next four years to stay at Liverpool, it seems unlikely he could head to Madrid. In this regard, however, it seems Florentino Pérez is waiting for Alexander-Arnold's final reply by early 2025, having issued an ultimatum for a clear decision.
Alexander-Arnold: Updates at Real Madrid
On journalist Rubén Martín's Twitch channel, José Félix Díaz recently stated: "Real Madrid is still looking into the right-back issue. They're waiting to see what happens with Alexander-Arnold. It's an option that's very close to being secured. We'll see if it can be done in January. I don't rule it out".
Although Alexander-Arnold finishes his contract on June 30, it seems Real Madrid is interested in bringing him in immediately. The problems in the defense line, especially after Carvajal's injury, have opened a scenario that Florentino Pérez intends to solve with the English defender. However, it's equally true that Liverpool has been reluctant to negotiate.
Thus, the rumors continue about the future of a Trent Alexander-Arnold who seems to have only two options on the table. One is to renew with Liverpool and the other is to move to Real Madrid. Florentino has no doubts and considers the Englishman a player who perfectly fits the current needs on Santiago Bernabéu's flank.
Liverpool Knocks Out Florentino: Surprise Offer and €20M to Say Farewell to Madrid
However, it seems that at Real Madrid, they're losing confidence in bringing Alexander-Arnold. These 20 million annually offered by Liverpool cast serious doubts for Florentino Pérez, who isn't entirely sure.