Real Madrid draw up roadmap to close big 'hit' next summer

Published:8/10/2024 - 22:39h

Updated:9/10/2024 - 01:09h

Real Madrid want to reinforce the right side with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman's contract expires at the end of the season and has not yet signed his renewal

Even before Dani Carvajal's serious injury, Real Madrid's directors and coaches were clear that the right-back position was one of the positions to be strengthened in the more or less immediate future. Although there is total confidence in the duo formed by the vice-captain and Lucas Vázquez, the truth is that both are veteran players and they must find replacements, a situation that has accelerated after the loss of the '2' of the Whites.

In the offices of the Santiago Bernabéu there are several names, but there is one that stands out above the rest due to its specific weight and contractual situation. It is Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's full-back whose contract with the 'reds' ends on June 30, 2025. The player is one of the best, if not the best, in his position, and his possible departure from Merseyside at zero cost makes him one of the most coveted pieces on the market.

Madrid still hasn't made a move

According to 'MARCA', the White House hasn't made a move as of today. The Madrid players are following the same line as with Alphonso Davies, waiting until January to enter into the operation based on absolute legality as he is entering the last six months of his contract. However, everything is subject to the fact that they do not renew and that their emoluments are in line with the institution's salary scale.

Of course, the next three months will mark the times in Madrid's needs, which will have to 'make do' with a defence that is missing David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Joan Martínez. The team's response will determine the urgency of stepping on the accelerator or not, but in the meantime 'TAA' is showing his love beyond the excellent relationship he has with Bellingham.

The Englishman is very much liked in Chamartín, and at 26 years old the possibility of him arriving with a free transfer under his arm has given him the label of priority target for the Vikings. His arrival in June would not represent a very high price, but if the Merengues decide to go for him in January, his transfer price would change the equation. The next few weeks of 'trial' will be key.