Overview
- Spanish outlet Fichajes reports Manchester United are preparing a formal proposal of about £35m, with Newcastle also ready to act if Real Madrid open the door.
- Defensa Central, relayed in multiple reports, says United, Manchester City and Newcastle are monitoring the situation with valuations around €40m.
- Real Madrid are portrayed as not planning a sale at this stage, though Fichajes claims the club would at least consider strong offers.
- Real Madrid confirmed on December 4 a rectus femoris quadriceps injury for Alexander-Arnold, with coverage indicating a likely return early in February after limited starts so far this season.
- Coverage notes the player’s contract runs to 2031 and that a €40m fee would represent a profit after his low-cost arrival from Liverpool last summer.