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.
Madridâs 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.
With Alexander-Arnoldâs 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.
His strong relationship with Jude Bellingham is also noteworthy, as international teammates often influence each other’s transfer decisions.
However, in a surprising development, Madrid seems to be shifting their focus to another potential replacement for the 32-year-old Carvajal.
According to Sky Sportsâ Florian Plettenberg, Madrid is âmonitoring the situationâ of Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong.
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 ÂŁ33 million.
Frimpong shares a similar profile to Alexander-Arnold, with his strengths leaning more towards attacking play than defense.
Having emerged as one of Europeâs top talents, securing Frimpong for ÂŁ33 million would be considered a great deal.
Nonetheless, acquiring Liverpoolâs 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.
Alexander-Arnold addressed his uncertain contract situation last month when the Madrid rumors began to circulate. “I want to be a Liverpool player this season at the very least,” he stated.
He emphasized that any developments would be handled privately and with respect, saying, “Iâve been at the club for 20 years now. Iâve signed four or five contract extensions, and none of those were public. This one wonât be either.”
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.
