Liverpool have been handed a shock boost to their hopes of keeping Trent Alexander-Arnold at the club beyond the summer as Real Madrid identify new target at right back.<\/p>\n
Madrid\u2019s interest in Alexander-Arnold has been well-established in recent months, especially as they look to replace the injured Dani Carvajal with a right-back.<\/p>\n
With Alexander-Arnold\u2019s contract expiring at the end of the season and Liverpool undergoing a transitional phase post-Jurgen Klopp, this might be the ideal moment for him to make a move.<\/p>\n
His strong relationship with Jude Bellingham is also noteworthy, as international teammates often influence each other\u2019s transfer decisions.<\/p>\n
However, in a surprising development, Madrid seems to be shifting their focus to another potential replacement for the 32-year-old Carvajal.<\/p>\n
According to Sky Sports\u2019 Florian Plettenberg, Madrid is \u201cmonitoring the situation\u201d of Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s Jeremie Frimpong.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old right wing-back is under contract with the Bundesliga side until 2028, but he reportedly has a release clause of around \u00a333 million.<\/p>\n
Frimpong shares a similar profile to Alexander-Arnold, with his strengths leaning more towards attacking play than defense.<\/p>\n
Having emerged as one of Europe\u2019s top talents, securing Frimpong for \u00a333 million would be considered a great deal.<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, acquiring Liverpool\u2019s star right-back for free might be an even more attractive option, especially given his established track record of world-class performances compared to Frimpong.
\nAlexander-Arnold addressed his uncertain contract situation last month when the Madrid rumors began to circulate. \u201cI want to be a Liverpool player this season at the very least,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that any developments would be handled privately and with respect, saying, \u201cI\u2019ve been at the club for 20 years now. I\u2019ve signed four or five contract extensions, and none of those were public. This one won\u2019t be either.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the speculation surrounding him, the 26-year-old has remained focused, showcasing his talent for England in their recent win against Finland, where he scored an impressive long-range free-kick.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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