According to a new report from Marca's José Félix Díaz, Liverpool are beginning to think that their right-back Arnold may not renew his contract, a news that has caught the attention of La Liga giants Real Madrid. Real Madrid will decide whether to join the race for Arnold based on the team's performance and strategic needs.
Real Madrid have been in the market since the beginning of the season, and Carvajal's injury has accelerated the process. Real Madrid's goal was to find players in the January transfer market who could immediately fill the void and contribute to the team for years to come. With this criteria in mind, Arnold's name stands out as a key focus for Real Madrid.
Arnold's contract with Liverpool expires on June 30th next year, and although there has been no direct contact yet, Real Madrid are aware that Liverpool could be negotiating a potential transfer over the winter. Liverpool, for their part, will be hoping for a sizable transfer fee if they decide to sell Arnold.
Real Madrid's decision to get involved in the deal will depend on Ancelotti's team performance and solutions in the coming weeks. There have been discussions within Real Madrid over Arnold and it is thought that Vazquez and Militão could be alternatives at right-back, but Vazquez will occupy that position while Militão is not convincing as a second choice. In addition, youth players Forteya and Hacobo Ramon will also take part in first-team training as part of the tour.
Apart from the right back position, Real Madrid's management has also noticed a decline in the center backs' performances and believes that sooner or later the team will need more competition at the center back position. They are looking for a left-footed defender, with Lukpa and Hato being the preferred choices, while Palmeiras' Vitor Reis is an alternative style of play.
This series of moves by Real Madrid suggests that they are actively seeking opportunities to bring in reinforcements in the winter window to strengthen their squad and competitiveness. Although it is not easy to find the right candidates in the winter transfer market, Real Madrid is still likely to accelerate some of the options that were originally planned for the summer in order to meet the current challenges and future needs.
For Liverpool, whether or not Arnold extends his contract will be a major turning point. If Arnold chooses to leave, Liverpool will need to find a new right back to fill the void and hope to get a sizable transfer fee from the move. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will continue to keep a close eye on Arnold's situation and make a decision based on the team's performance and strategic needs.
