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LIVERPOOL has reportedly rejected a substantial inquiry from Real Madrid concerning Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The contract of the England full-back is due to expire next summer, as detailed in his agreement with Liverpool.
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Alexander-Arnold has been part of Liverpool since 2006, progressing through their youth ranks.
If a new contract is not secured, he may potentially exit as a free agent next summer.
At 26 years old, he has yet to reveal if he intends to leave the club he has supported since childhood for a new venture.
Nevertheless, this has not deterred Madrid from targeting the England international for an unexpected January acquisition.
Real Madrid’s inquiry about Alexander-Arnold was described as a “club-to-club inquiry rather than a formal bid,” according to the Daily Mail.
Liverpool swiftly rejected the proposal, reaffirming their “intention” to retain Trent.
Real Madrid’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti is eager to strengthen his squad with a new right-back amid current injury struggles.
With Dani Carvajal likely out for the remainder of the season, the defending La Liga champions currently trail their rivals Atletico by just one point at the top of the table.
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This week, Spanish media reported that Real is optimistic that Alexander-Arnold will contemplate a transfer at the end of the season.
They hope to finalize a deal in January due to their injury crisis, but understand that waiting until summer may be necessary.
Since debuting nearly ten years ago, Alexander-Arnold has made 332 appearances for Liverpool.
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Throughout his time at the club, he has claimed the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, and a Club World Cup.
Liverpool, currently leading the Premier League title chase, also faces the risk of losing Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk to free transfers this summer.
Both players have contracts expiring in May and have yet to agree on new terms.
