Cold water for Real Madrid: Liverpool make a decision on Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Real Madrid's Pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold Hits a Snag as Liverpool Make a Firm Decision

Real Madrid are, as we know, looking to bolster their squad, and have for some time been working on securing the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, Liverpool have now made a decisive move: they will not let him leave in January.

Real Madrid are continuing with their progressive planning for next season, for which the Blancos hope to complete the necessary deals that will allow this team to have an even more competitive squad for the next campaign. And that is why, following Dani Carvajal's injury, the necessary steps were activated to improve the right-back position. We have known for days that Trent Alexander-Arnold's arrival has been in the works, as his contract expires at the end of the current season. Despite reports of a supposed pre-agreement, Real Madrid made an offer to sign Alexander-Arnold immediately, but Liverpool have refused.

Impossible for January

The Englishman, who has scored two goals in 29 appearances this season, is in the news because Marca reports that the 26-year-old full-back will not be moving in January. The Merengues had hoped to bring forward his arrival and that the Reds would agree not to lose him on a free transfer. But the aforementioned source tells us that this will not happen. The Premier League and Champions League leaders do not want to lose the full-back in such a promising season, even if he leaves without generating any transfer fee. Alexander-Arnold's arrival would fit Real Madrid's strategy of reinforcing their defence with young and promising players. Real Madrid are also reportedly keeping an eye on Ibrahima Konaté as a potential free transfer in 2026. There is growing pessimism at Anfield about Alexander-Arnold signing a new contract, given the allure of Real Madrid.