Real Madrid have reportedly made a definitive decision regarding their interest in Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, effectively ruling out any move for the full-back in January.
Considered one of the best full-backs in the world, Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool is uncertain due to his expiring contract. This leaves him potentially available on a free transfer at the end of the season unless a new deal is reached. Starting in January, the defender will be free to negotiate and sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs from overseas.
Alternatively, Liverpool could attempt to sell him in January to secure a transfer fee before his contract expires. However, Real Madrid is reportedly only interested in signing Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, meaning they will not pursue him in the upcoming transfer window if a fee is involved.
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Madrid has previously adopted a similar stance, as seen in their approach to teenage centre-back Leny Yoro, where they hoped to sign him on a free transfer in 2025, refusing to match Manchester United’s bid for an immediate deal. This strategy did not work out.
With other targets like Alphonso Davies possibly available for free in the summer due to his expiring Bayern Munich contract, and their prior move for Kylian Mbappé also without a transfer fee, Madrid is focusing on potential free-agent signings.
Alexander-Arnold’s close friendship with Madrid star Jude Bellingham, alongside his recent comments about aspiring to be the first full-back to win the Ballon d’Or, has led to speculation that a move to Madrid could be in the future, according to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher.