Time is on Real Madrid's side with Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool know it

Alexander-Arnold and everything that has been happening around him in recent weeks is a true reflection of Real Madrid's management and strategy in recent years. Alphonso Davies could also be included, but the need and demands of the current squad have led to a move, which will not happen with the Canadian in the winter transfer market that has just opened. It is a question of quantity or, rather, of the feeling that the English full-back may be more necessary now. There is confidence in the squad, but the absence of Carvajal may anticipate a move on a position that has long been believed to need strengthening.

With the agreement more than on track with the English full-back (a prior and essential step that all teams take before presenting an offer to sign a player), Real Madrid has turned to Liverpool to try to close an agreement for the imminent transfer of the defender. The first obligatory step and all within a negotiation between two friendly clubs. Now it is not a question of money (the white club could reach 25 million as a limit) but of not disappointing their own.

They have it clear at Anfield

The first proposal has been rejected. Logical, but at Liverpool they already know, first from the mouth of the player and now with the call from the directors of Real Madrid, that there are no bluffs involved. In fact, as reported by this newspaper, before the Champions League match, those in charge at the English club called Valdebebas to find out if everything that was being talked about was true. Positive response.

The white team wants to do things right in the signing of Alexander Arnold

Everything is real. The interest of the white team and the footballer in wearing the same colour. Today, this understanding between the two parties (team and footballer), would already be valid and would be made within the strictest legality, as he is within the last six months of his contract with the current club, Liverpool. There will be more movements in the face of a more than expected response.

After shaking up the cocktail, now a time of rest is needed, for Anfield to reflect and think about what the best solution is. Real Madrid need a right-back. The solitary presence of Lucas Vazquez may not be enough for the six and a half months of competition that remain ahead, but this has not led those in charge at the Madrid club to do anything crazy. They have been demonstrating this especially in recent months, first with Mastantuono and then with Yoro. And in this case, with the player secured, there are even more reasons not to do so.