Real Madrid won't sign Alexander-Arnold this winter: club's plan revealed

Real Madrid has long been linked with a move for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, but the Santiago Bernabéu hierarchy has outlined a transfer strategy that delays the potential arrival of the English full-back.

Details: According to The Telegraph, Real Madrid has no intention of paying Liverpool for Alexander-Arnold in the winter transfer window. If the defender does not extend his contract with Liverpool, the only feasible timeline for the move would be summer 2025, when he becomes a free agent. This would allow Real to acquire him without any transfer fee.

Starting January 1, 2025, Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement, which would automatically convert into a permanent deal once his contract with Liverpool expires.

Reminder: It was previously reported that Real Madrid had informed Liverpool of their interest in signing Alexander-Arnold, though no formal talks or specifics had been discussed at the time.