Real Madrid’s top defensive target has turned down multiple renewal offers from current club | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s defensive target, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has reportedly rejected three contract renewal offers from Liverpool, according to a detailed piece by Jose Felix Diaz in MARCA.

This information highlights a growing uncertainty regarding the English defender’s future at Anfield. However, as of now, there are no indications of an immediate transfer in January, especially with the winter market just around the corner.

Despite the pressing need for reinforcement in the defensive department at the club, it is understood that Liverpool are not looking to sell Alexander-Arnold in the upcoming winter window, even though he could leave for free next summer.

What going on?

Sources close to Liverpool suggest that the club remains firm in its stance and is determined not to part ways with such a crucial player mid-season.

It is clear that Liverpool’s management would prefer to retain the defender until the summer when his contract situation can be revisited.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted by Real Madrid. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Interestingly, a few weeks ago, Liverpool reached out to Real Madrid’s director Jose Angel Sanchez to confirm the club’s interest.

The response from Real Madrid was positive, yet it is evident that Liverpool are in no rush to let go of the full-back, given his importance to the squad.

Liverpool are still optimistic

Despite the rejection of several offers, Liverpool are still optimistic about convincing Alexander-Arnold to commit his future to the club.

They are confident that, given his ties to Anfield and his development through their youth system, he will eventually agree to stay.

However, Real Madrid continue to assess its options, knowing that a defensive reinforcement is crucial, especially with the upcoming matches in January.

There is growing support for the idea of signing a new player in this position, but some also suggest waiting until the summer for a more suitable opportunity.

A final decision will likely be made following a key meeting between Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez, general director Jose Angel Sanchez, and manager Carlo Ancelotti before Christmas.