Frank Christian
Liverpool is preparing for a potential transfer proposal from Real Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold in January.
Real Madrid is evaluating its options after Dani Carvajal, their primary right-back, suffered a severe knee injury that will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Carvajal’s injury occurred during a La Liga match against Villarreal on October 5, and he faces a long recovery, extending beyond the conclusion of the 2024/25 season.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti noted that any transfer activity from the club will not commence until 2025, with Alexander-Arnold being considered for the long term.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Transfer Situation and Liverpool Contract
Alexander-Arnold is in a crucial position as his current contract with Liverpool will end following the 2024/25 season, and now he has an offer from Real Madrid.
Liverpool aims to secure a new deal for the talented England player, but they have not yet taken concrete steps to finalize this arrangement as his contract time runs down.
If an agreement isn’t reached by early 2025, Alexander-Arnold can begin discussions for a free transfer with clubs outside the Premier League, though he wouldn’t be able to make a move until the following summer.
According to reports from the Catalan publication Diario Sport, a new possibility of a January transfer has surfaced, with Real Madrid considering this option.
This would entail Madrid needing to pay Liverpool for his transfer, but it is unlikely that Liverpool will agree to this during the season due to the timing of the situation.
A substantial transfer fee, around £40m ($55m), might prompt Liverpool to contemplate such a move, particularly if they are certain that Alexander-Arnold intends to leave by summer.
Could Real Madrid Find a Replacement for Dani Carvajal?
Real Madrid is allowed to sign a replacement for Carvajal despite the transfer window being closed, but they must fulfill specific requirements.
To secure an emergency transfer, the club must demonstrate the seriousness of Carvajal’s injury and the timeline for his recovery, along with deregistering him from the La Liga roster for the rest of the season.
Any new signing must be a free agent and not tied to any other team, and their salary should not surpass 80% of Carvajal’s current contract.
Barcelona has recently utilized this option by signing Wojciech Szczesny to fill in for their injured goalkeeper, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
