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It is being reported by The Sun that Trent Alexander Arnold is to run down his current deal with Liverpool and sign for Real Madrid next summer.

The news would come as a hammer-blow to Arne Slot’s side. The Reds can ill-afford any off-field issues after seeing their price to win the Premier League cut drastically after an impressive start to the campaign.

Trent Alexander Arnold Weighing Up Real Madrid Move

Liverpool have remained confident that a new deal could be struck with one of their prized assets.

However, the latest odds available show that there is now a +400 chance that the Reds cash in on Alexander Arnold to Real Madrid in the January window. This would avoid the prospect of losing the 26-year-old for free in the summer.

The reports in The Sun could cause further embarrassment for Liverpool. It is being reported that Jude Bellingham is playing a crucial role in persuading his long-time friend to move to Spain.

That would rub salt in the wound for Liverpool fans. There was a long-time belief that Bellingham would be joining the right-back at Anfield when he was set to leave Borussia Dortmund in 2023.

Real Long Time Admirers of Alexander Arnold

Real Madrid have been aware of Alexander Arnold’s contract situation since the summer, and were rumored to be interested in making a move.

However, Los Blancos have opted to bide their time, as a free transfer would enable them to offer a more lucrative deal to the England international.

A quicker move to Spain could also be on the cards. It was reported last month that Real Madrid will be without long-serving right-back Dani Carvajal for the remainder of the season.

Tried and Tested Real Transfer Strategy

While Real have been no strangers to spending big money, they have also been strategic in their pursuit of recent targets.

That has seen them use their stature as one of the biggest clubs in the world to tell players to run down their deals before signing on a free transfer.

The ploy was hugely successful in the summer, as Real avoided paying over $100 million in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe. The deal also saw Los Blancos become the +375 second-favorites with BetOnline to win the Champions League.

David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger also ran down their deals at Bayern Munich and Chelsea, respectively, to force through moves.

Alexander Arnold’s decision to leave Liverpool would split the fan base.

The home grown full-back has been an integral star for the team, winning the Champions League and Premier League since making his first team debut in 2016-17.

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