Carragher predicts real reason for Trent’s ‘point of view’ with Real Madrid ‘said to bid’

Jamie Carragher has predicted why Real Madrid took the ‘approach’ to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold during the winter transfer window.

Real Madrid are in the market for a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal at right-back and it has been widely reported that Alexander-Arnold It is their priority target.

gave Liverpool The standout is about to enter the final six months of his contract. He is among the top 20 footballers who can become free agents in 2025.

Real Madrid were initially expected to wait until the summer to make their move, but It emerged on Tuesday evening that he had an approach ‘rejected’ by Liverpool.

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David Ornstein of The Athletic revealed: ‘Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in January.

The England international has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu when his contract expires next summer and the Spanish club have now made their interest official.

‘Real Madrid contacted the Anfield hierarchy to find out if Liverpool were willing to sell Alexander-Arnold during the winter window. However, no figures have been discussed with Liverpool to make it clear they are not interested in negotiating a January exit for the 26-year-old.’

Responding to the report, Carragher took aim at Alexander-Arnold and revealed the real reason for Real Madrid’s ‘approach’.

The most important thing for @LFC in 2025 is to win the #PremierLeague . No one’s contract or future should get in the way! Carragher tweeted.

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“I like Trent as a lad and as a player, but his team would have asked Real Madrid to make a bid and also knew LFC would turn it down.

“Trying to cover yourself when he goes free. Again that’s something the club/fans don’t need coming into a big game.

Nevertheless, A report from GiveMeSport Claims Alexander-Arnold has no intention of leaving Liverpool in the middle of the current season.

‘Alexander-Arnold, whose contract expires next summer, has been at the center of speculation linking him to the Bernabeu. Real Madrid have made their interest official, reaching out to Liverpool to assess the club’s willingness to negotiate a mid-season move.

However, no financial terms were discussed, as the current Premier League leaders quickly shut down the approach, making it clear they have no desire to part ways with the 26-year-old this winter. do not have

‘With Arne Slott’s side firmly in the race for Premier League and Champions League honours, the club and Alexander-Arnold are united in their commitment to see out the season together.’