Real Madrid's interest in England's Trent-Alexander Arnold is not new. The Spanish club has had their eye on him for some months, and nothing has made them less interested.
The player at Liverpool does not appear to be sold on the project or the contract in general, and he may be searching for other possibilities. The Merseyside club has offered the right-back various choices, but he has yet to take any of them up. His motivations are clear: finish the contract and move on.
At the same time, Real Madrid may have an urgent need to fill the right-back position. Veterans Lucas Vazquez and Dani Carvajal cannot be relied on indefinitely. Season after season, the club's standing is jeopardized, and they may wish to put a stop to the problem for good.
Fabrizio Romano gives huge boost on Alexander Arnold situation
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has been closely following the Real Madrid and Trent Alexander Arnold affair and has provided critical updates.
According to the most recent report from him, Real Madrid is completely focused on the English star and see no other options in their search for a new right back. He said, "Trent is option one, two, three but also four and five at Real Madrid for the right back position. So Real Madrid will go for Trent, will go very strong. Real Madrid remain really convinced and confident. They believe that Trent-Alexander Arnold can really land in Spain for next season and play for Real Madrid".
Trent is clearly Real Madrid's only viable solution right now. They are not in the mood to go elsewhere and are certain that they will make a compelling offer to get the star to the Santiago Bernabeu next season.
The player's abilities are undeniable, having been one of Liverpool's and England's most significant players in recent years, and he will be an immediate asset to the club. He could as well be the first-choice starting next season, leaving Dani Carvajal on the bench to provide essential advice and leadership. He is undoubtedly Florentino Perez's final piece in a new age galactico squad that he intends to construct for many years to come.