Insider update on Real Madrid’s interest in Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold

Signing Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer remains a ‘too good to miss’ opportunity for Real Madrid, according to La Liga expert Matteo Moretto.

The England international has been heavily linked with Los Blancos in recent months. With his contract expiring at the end of this season, those talks have not stopped.

According to Moretto, things are yet to progress, but it is clear that Real Madrid still consider Alexander-Arnold to be one of their top targets at the moment.

“The truth is that we are not much further from where we were than when the news came out in March. Real Madrid continue to interest him,” Moretto wrote to Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing.

“They are determined to renew Dani Carvajal, and if nothing happens, he will extend his contract. He is still an important part of the dressing room, but with Trent Alexander-Arnold, the opportunity to bring in a player of his quality for free is too good to pass up. He is still highly respected by Los Blancos.”

Could Bellingham hold the key to luring Trent away from Liverpool?

Naturally given their time with the England national team, Alexander-Arnold is close friends with Jude Bellingham.

Moretto’s name dropped for the current Real Madrid star, suggesting he could play a key role in the negotiations.

However, Madrid’s first hurdle will be submitting a formal request to Alexander-Arnold’s representatives before Liverpool can make any progress in negotiating a new contract to keep him at Anfield.

“Jude Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold know each other very well,” continued Moretto.

“Real Madrid haven’t made an official offer to their agents or anything like that, and the truth is that Liverpool haven’t come that far either.

Before they make a financial deal, their discussions with Alexander-Arnold’s camp will focus on deciding whether he wants to stay at the club or not, and then discuss the finances.”

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