The Whites remain ready to make a formal gesture to begin negotiations with the Liverpool defender in January. The reigning La Liga champions are confident they can convince the England international not to renew his contract at Anfield, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season.
Contract rules prevent negotiations from starting before Alexander-Arnold enters the final six months of his contract, with Liverpool having already tabled an offer for the 26-year-old.
Other options considered
According to information from Diario AS, Real Madrid are considering other options if they fail to bring in Alexander-Arnold, including Spanish international Pedro Porro. However, their number one target is Alexander-Arnold, who they are watching from afar until January.
The remainder of 2024 is Liverpool’s chance to win over Alexander-Arnold, with no pressure from Madrid, no indication of his plans at this stage, as the Reds remain top of the Premier League.
