The latest reports from Marca suggest that Real Madrid's rumors of a move for Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold are burning like hotcakes, however, the truth remains elusive. Although the Whites are in dire need of reinforcement at right-back, the Reds don't seem to be planning to cut the star loose at the end of the season.
Real Madrid are said to be keen on Lucas Vazquez, but with seven months of the season remaining, the club are still relentlessly searching for an ideal replacement. Alexander-Arnold has always been a potential target for Real Madrid, but the Liverpool side have been conservative about it, hoping to secure maximum transfer money before the player's contract expires.
Liverpool had approached Real Madrid's José Ángel Sánchez on the matter and Real Madrid responded positively, but Liverpool chose to put it on hold in an attempt to persuade the 26-year-old to extend his contract, which he has, however, rejected three times.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are looking at other right-back options such as Bayern's Alphonso Davies, with both players under pressure to extend their contracts. Real Madrid are aiming to lock down a strong reinforcement for Lucas Vazquez to consolidate the right-back defense.
The Real Madrid management will hold a meeting before Christmas to decide whether or not to lock up Alexander-Arnold early. This decision will have a profound impact on the team's trend in the coming months, especially in terms of competitive performance in various tournaments. Real Madrid will face tough negotiations with Liverpool if they choose to initiate a deal in the winter transfer window, and could face competition from other clubs if they delay until the summer.
