Liverpool were given two options as Trent decided to ‘betray’ Real Madrid’s maximum offer.

Liverpool have been given two options for Trent Alexander-Arnold after Real Madrid made an ‘approach’, according to reports.

The England international is one of the 20 best footballers to become a free agent this summer. And Real Madrid are keen to sign him.

Liverpool Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are in the same boat, but Alexander-Arnold is the most likely to leave. He is Real Madrid’s preferred replacement for 32-year-old Dani Carvajal.

Real Madrid were initially expected to wait until the summer to sign him. Alexander-Arnold On a free transfer, but it has emerged that they have. presented the ‘procedure’ to sign it in January.

Athletic David Ornstein revealed:

‘Liverpool have rejected Real Madrid’s approach 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.

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Nevertheless, a new report in Spain claims Liverpool have two options as ‘everything is in their hands’ regarding Alexander-Arnold.

‘The full-back informed the Liverpool management a few weeks ago of his decision to start his career as a Real Madrid player when his contract expires on June 30.’

‘Now everything is in the hands of the owners of the English club. Either resign yourself and see how one of their flagships goes without getting anything in return or conversely to get between 20 and 25 million euros, which is what the Real Madrid defender would sign. Willing to pay. Winter market.

“The footballer doesn’t want to let his team down and he’s always been up front with Liverpool. When asked, he admitted interest. Now it may be in his hands to force an exit in January, but it doesn’t look easy.’

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher hit out at Alexander-Arnold as Real Madrid made an approach and predicted the real reason for the update.

Carragher said: “The most important thing for @LFC is winning the #PremierLeague in 2025. No one’s contract or future should come in the way of that!”

“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.