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Liverpool remain unconcerned about the prospect of losing Trent Alexander-Arnold, despite continued reports of interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Alexander-Arnold has entered the final year of his contract with his boyhood club and has been attracting lots of admiring glances from SpaIn
The Liverpool vice-captain holds all the cards and is planning to bide his time before making a decision on his future
Liverpool are in the same situation with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk and know they need to address things.
The summer transfer window is open for the rest of August and, while none of their key players are agitating for a move, there is some danger in the approach.
Spanish newspaper AS has noted the performances of Conor Bradley in pre-season for Liverpool and believes his progress could help Barca or Real land Alexander-Arnold
The presence of Alexander-Arnold’s close friend and England team-mate Jude Bellingham at the Bernabeu could also be significant amid the suggestion he is trying to play ‘agent’ for the move
The 25-year-old was spotted signing a Real shirt while on holiday after Euro 2024 and Michael Owen has been among those to suggest the allure of the giant club could leave Liverpool powerless to compete.
Owen
“With Trent Alexander-Arnold and the Real Madrid speculation, I was put in a position during my career in which I had to make a quick decision in a week or so on my future and it was a tricky one,"
“Obviously Real Madrid at the moment are the best team in Europe, they are the biggest team in the world and have that iconic kit and their players… It's the best stage in Europe.
“I had a similar thing at that stage of my career, and I decided that it was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up.
“I don't know if it’s an opportunity for Trent or a possibility, but he'd have a lot to think about if they came in for him."
There are a few reasons why Alexander-Arnold could be tempted by Los Blancos' call.
The Liverpool man may wish to unite with his good friend Bellingham, with the pair's bond on full display during England's run to the Euro 2024 final earlier this summer.
Owen continued
"Alexander-Arnold is so ingrained into Liverpool, and the fans love him,"
"He’s grown up with the club, and it’s such a strong connection.
“It’s only Real Madrid that could make him have a think, if not then you’d have to assume he’ll be at Liverpool forever. I hope that is the case but he might have a decision to make.”
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