Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has refuted rumors that Trent Alexander-Arnold won’t sign a new deal at Liverpool and instead talk about a possible move to Real Madrid.
On Wednesday night, the Spanish publication Marca reported that Alexander-Arnold would not consent to a contract extension with Liverpool, which drove Liverpool supporters into a frenzy. The article claims that the Reds are fully aware that their vice captain will not sign new contracts.

The exact wording in their article (translated from Spanish to English) was: ‘Without direct contact, Real Madrid already know that Liverpool, knowing that he is not going to renew his contract, could talk in the winter about a possible transfer, but in exchange for a significant amount of money.’

Alexander-Arnold’s current deal expires in the summer of 2020, thus Liverpool’s only opportunity to get paid would be if he left during the winter transfer window. However, reputable reporter Fabrizio Romano presented an other viewpoint on his YouTube channel.

Romano stated that Alexander-Arnold is prioritizing signing a new contract at Anfield at this time. Naturally, that does not imply that a new agreement will be reached, but it does indicate that Liverpool now has the initiative and that a contract is up for negotiation. Additionally, it seems that Marca’s assertion that Liverpool already knows their right-back would depart is untrue.

Romano said, “Let me say it again: Trent is prioritizing talks with Liverpool.” “Real Madrid will undoubtedly be present if they are unable to come to an agreement and Trent becomes a free agent. Alexander-Arnold’s quality is greatly admired by Real Madrid.

Romano went on to say that Real Madrid is currently “just waiting” and has not started aggressive discussions to sign the player.

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In a report of their own published on Wednesday night, The Athletic said that Alexander-Arnold is Real Madrid’s top choice for the right-back position. To mention just two, backup objectives are Jeremie Frimpong of Bayern Leverkusen and Pedro Porro of Tottenham.

However, Romano says that The Athletic’s assertion is not a breakthrough in that area. Rather, in March, Real Madrid concluded that Alexander-Arnold was their first choice for the right-back position, and nothing has altered since then.

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool is expecting both Virgil van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold to prolong their contracts, and they are also calm and confident about the scenario. Both of them and Mohamed Salah will be unrestricted free agents come summertime.

According to our sources, Alexander-Arnold is thrilled by Real Madrid’s interest and affection, but he still has a soft spot for the team from his childhood.

We’ve been informed that a significant contract development with Alexander-Arnold should occur PRIOR to 2025.

It is noteworthy that, should a new agreement not be reached by January 1, Alexander-Arnold will have the freedom to discuss a pre-contract agreement with foreign parties.

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In other developments, shocking rumors from Spain claim that Loic Bade, who will cost approximately €25 million, will be Liverpool’s first January acquisition.

Sevilla’s 24-year-old center back is apparently thought of as Van Dijk’s long-term replacement at Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Liverpool is making a move for right-back Josh Acheampong, 18, in an attempt to raid Chelsea’s development academy a second time.

Rio Ngumoha was acquired by the Reds from Chelsea during the summer, and they intend to accomplish the same. Real Madrid will have a voice in the situation since, according to The Independent, they are considering a January raid.

Finally, if Martin Zubimendi tries to leave Real Sociedad in January, Liverpool has been tipped to make a fresh attempt to recruit him.

Alexander-Arnold remains important even after the manager changed.