Liverpool is reportedly gearing up for an extraordinary swap deal with Real Madrid in the January transfer window, a move that could send shockwaves through the football world.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool appears increasingly uncertain, with Real Madrid reportedly considering a surprising swap deal. While the Reds would receive a player in return, the deal would only net them £21m (€25m). The right-back could leave the club for free at the end of the 2024/25 season, and so far, there’s been no indication that he is close to signing a new contract.

Recent reports suggest that contract negotiations have stalled entirely. Despite the player largely staying silent on speculation about his future, the possibility of him joining fellow England international Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid is gaining momentum.

According to *Defensa Central*, Real Madrid is looking to sweeten a potential January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold by offering Aurelien Tchouameni in a swap deal to secure the right-back six months earlier than anticipated. The report suggests that it’s actually Liverpool who are driving the discussions, highlighting the tension in Trent’s relationship with his current club.

Arne Slot, who has shown during his short tenure at the club that he doesn’t value reputations over performance, might be prepared to push for a resolution if he senses Trent’s commitment wavering. However, given Liverpool’s strong form and the potential for a title challenge, losing one of their key players mid-season would hardly benefit either side.

Unless Liverpool has a pressing need to bring in Tchouameni, a January transfer doesn’t seem to make much sense at this point.