However, the situation is further complicated by the return from injury of veteran star Dani Carvajal, who has held the Real Madrid right-back slot for over a decade. Carvajal's 2024/25 season was cut short in October, after he suffered a triple knee ligament injury, with surgery ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign.

Real Madrid are exploring an alternative transfer in case they cannot secure Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of three big-name Liverpool players out of contract in the summer but Real Madrid had been attempting to force a move through a few months early

Liverpool have been given hope they could keep Trent Alexander-Arnold beyond this season after Real Madrid made contact to sign an alternative instead.

Kylian Mbappé’s arrival at Real Madrid has definitely changed the dynamic among the team’s wingers, pushing some players further down the pecking order. From the start, there were worries about

Arnold's future at Liverpool is in the balance with his contract at Anfield set to expire at the end of the season

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Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is set to return to his homeland after his loan spell with Red Bull Salzburg was terminated. The 20-year-old joined Salzbur

Alexander-Arnold has been instrumental in Liverpool 's ascent to the top of the Premier League and Champions League tables, despite occasional stumbles, such as the Premier League draw with Manchester United.

The defending Spanish and European champions are very keen on a deal for the Spain international midfielder, who is wanted by Premier League club Arsenal as well in the summer of 2025

Real Madrid have been in talks to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool for a while. A January move for the full-back didn't materialize but rumors prevail