Real Madrid 'considering January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold amid injury crisis' - as Spanish giants view Liverpool star's arrival a 'sure thing'
- Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool contract is due to expire at the end of the season
- Real Madrid are reportedly considering bringing forward a potential transfer
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Real Madrid are reportedly considering making a January approach to Liverpool for Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the club convinced the full back is set to move to the Spanish capital.
Alexander-Arnold is in the final year of his Liverpool contract and will be able to negotiate with foreign clubs from the start of January.
Recent reports have claimed Liverpool's contract talks with the academy product have stalled.
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Real Madrid are said to view Alexander-Arnold as a 'sure thing in the summer' when his contract expires.
The Spanish giants, however, are claimed to have held meetings about bringing a potential move for Alexander-Arnold forward to January.
Real Madrid reportedly consider signing Trent Alexander-Arnold as a 'sure thing this summer'
Marca claim the Spanish giants are considering whether to bring forward a move to January
Real Madrid are eyeing January deals with Daniel Carvajal among long-term absentees
The report claims Real Madrid could look to enter negotiations with Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold's signature earlier, as the club look to resolve their injury crisis.
Right back Dani Carvajal, who came fourth in the Ballon d'Or vote, will miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury suffered in October.
Real Madrid were hit by a further blow with Eder Militao suffering a season-ending ACL injury last weekend, while David Alaba is not expected to return until the New Year following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba and Ajax's Jorrel Hato are reportedly viewed as long-term targets to resolve Real Madrid's centre back problem.
Former Man City defender Aymeric Laporte, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, is considered as another possible January target.
Real Madrid will reportedly assess their situation again after their Champions League match against Liverpool on November 27.
The fixture is seen as being key for the club in determining whether to accelerate their efforts to strengthen Carlo Ancelotti's defensive options.
Real Madrid have been reluctant to make January transfers in recent seasons, while the Spanish giants are said to be keen to avoid souring relations with Liverpool.
Carlo Ancelotti's defensive options have been limited by a host of injuries to key players
Alexander-Arnold remains a key player for Arne Slot despite doubts over his Liverpool future
Ancelotti's side are currently second in La Liga, six points behind rivals Barcelona, while they are 18th in the new-look Champions League table.
Despite the impasse over his Liverpool future, Alexander-Arnold has remained a key part of head coach Arne Slot’s squad this season.
Alexander-Arnold has made 15 appearances for the Reds this season, starting in all of their Champions League and Premier League matches.
The full back was forced off on Saturday in their 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Saturday with a hamstring injury.
