Overview
- Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano and reporting this week say Liverpool have not opened any concrete talks to re-sign Trent Alexander‑Arnold and that the player and Real Madrid plan to continue together this season.
- Sources told Football Insider that Real Madrid do not intend to sell in January and that manager José Mourinho does not want to lose Alexander‑Arnold, which makes a quick move back to the Premier League difficult.
- On Monday Steven Gerrard said he would personally welcome Alexander‑Arnold back to Liverpool but warned the manner of the defender’s exit could unsettle the dressing room and some supporters.
- Alexander‑Arnold has had limited minutes at Real Madrid this season, recording around eight outings with few full matches and multiple appearances as an unused substitute, which has fuelled media speculation about his future.
- Liverpool are closely monitoring right‑back options and are giving serious consideration to triggering the purchase option for loanee Ronald Araujo as a practical alternative to pursuing a return for Alexander‑Arnold.