Real Madrid make decision clear on Trent Alexander-Arnold with new target announced

As the time ticks away before Trent Alexander-Arnold is allowed to discuss alternative pathways than Liverpool, the club will be doing everything in their means to keep their prized vice-captain. So far it has been one club in particular lingering and waiting to capitalise.

Out of respect for the club the 25-year-old has made clear all negotiations will be conducted with a veil of secrecy, though this hasn't prevented constant question of both he and his head coach whenever the opportunity arises. "I have always said I want to captain the club, that is an aim of mine and a goal of mine, whether that happens is out of my hands," was last week's admission.

The fear is if this lifelong dream does not become a reality then Spanish giants Real Madrid are going to be the ones to lure him away from Anfield. Especially after Alexander-Arnold also outlined winning silverware as a key target for the remainder of his career, that team of modern Galacticos who always seem to be lifting one cup or another could prove too enticing.

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But if Liverpool are truly the player's priority, they should not come close to the opportunity of unrestricted negotiations within the final six months of his current deal. This would force Carlo Ancelotti to search elsewhere for a successor to Dani Carvajal, and interestingly it is freshly suggested by GIVEMESPORT that he has found an alternative target were Alexander-Arnold to commit his future to his boyhood club.

Their latest report claims that Diogo Dalot of fierce rivals Manchester United will be the full-back looked at under these circumstances. The Portugal international is named as a long-term target for the club, scouted over the past 18 months for his consistency in United's starting XI.

Also 25, his versatility to play on either flank as a full-back is singled out as the part of his game the La Liga side admire above the rest. He will be a player Erik ten Hag will not wish to lose though, and his contract with four years remaining further hinders Madrid prospects.

So ultimately it is stated they are still 'relaxed' over their pursuit of the Reds' No.66. Their position will be to continue to watch on, hopeful that patience will be their reward if Liverpool fail to complete their end of the deal.

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