Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold targeted by Real Madrid to become their next big superstar: report

By Mark White
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Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted by Real Madrid, with Los Blancos seeking a new right-back

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Everton FC at Anfield on October 21, 2023 in Liverpool, England.
(Image credit: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is a target for Real Madrid, who see the right-back as their next big English star.

Alexander-Arnold's international colleague, Jude Bellingham, has enjoyed an electric start to life at the Bernabeu, having signed for Los Blancos in a nine-figure sum over the summer. The 20-year-old has 13 goals in 14 appearances.

Now, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez may look to sign another English talent, with Liverpool's star full-back linked with a move to the Spanish capital.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Jude Bellingham has been a massive hit at Real Madrid (Image credit: Getty Images)

According to the Liverpool Echo, the 14-time European champions are looking to bring Alexander Arnold to the club with an opening offer of £70 million potentially lodged soon. 

Real have been linked with another English full-back in Reece James but have reportedly been rebuffed in their efforts to sign him. The Chelsea captain wishes to remain at Stamford Bridge and take the Blues back to the summit. 

Alexander-Arnold may be no easier to tempt, in fact – and Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to want to part with the 25-year-old. The German has built his team around the talents of his creative defender, whose contract expires in 2025.

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp reacts to their win after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on November 12, 2023. Liverpool won the game 3-0.

Jurgen Klopp will want to keep Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool (Image credit: Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Real Madrid may seek to offer him a better deal in the coming months. 

Alexander-Arnold is valued by Transfermarkt at €65m.

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.