Overview
- Spanish outlet El Nacional claims Alvaro Arbeloa told Alexander-Arnold he is not in Real Madrid’s plans and should seek a move in the summer.
- Daily Mail reports there is no truth to the claim that Arbeloa has told him to leave, a stance echoed in a later Yahoo Sports roundup.
- Bayern Munich are reported to be monitoring the situation, though Yahoo Sports questions the financial plausibility given the defender’s reported salary package.
- Further English coverage says the player’s representatives are exploring a Premier League return, with Manchester City named among interested clubs.
- Alexander-Arnold is recovering from a left quadriceps injury confirmed by Real Madrid on December 4 and is expected back in February after a season of limited appearances.