Real Madrid have made an unexpected move to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold after he declined to sign a new contract with Liverpool.Real Madrid have long been linked with Trent Alexander-Arnold, but it seems they are preparing a backup plan in case their pursuit of the Liverpool vice-captain falls through.<\/p>\n
According to CaughtOffside, the 25-year-old remains Madrid\u2019s top choice for a new right-back, especially with the Champions League holders encouraged by his contract at Anfield entering its final nine month<\/p>\n
However, in potential good news for Liverpool, Real Madrid aren\u2019t solely focused on Alexander-Arnold. Sources suggest that if their attempt to sign him fails, they are looking at Tottenham\u2019s Pedro Porro as an alternativ<\/p>\n
Spurs are reportedly concerned about the Spanish defender being lured back to LaLiga, although they might entertain negotiations if an offer of \u20ac65m (\u00a354.6m) is table<\/p>\n
Liverpool must not get too comfortable regarding Trent\u2019s future. He remains Real Madrid\u2019s primary target and will be free to negotiate a potential transfer to the Bernabeu in just three months if no new contract is agree
\nAlthough securing new signings was a priority for sporting director Richard Hughes during the summer, with the transfer window now closed for nearly five weeks, it\u2019s expected that contract extensions for Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mo Salah are now at the forefront of his agend<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s strong start to the season could work in their favor. If Trent believes the club is still capable of winning major trophies, it could persuade him to sta<\/p>\n
In contrast, Porro may have more motivation to join Madrid, as Tottenham are less likely to win significant silverware, relying mainly on domestic cups and the Europa League to end their trophy drought since 200<\/p>\n
Ultimately, if Liverpool want to erase any doubts about losing their vice-captain to Madrid, they need to resolve his contract situation swiftl<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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