It has been reported that Real Madrid is planning to engage in an unanticipated action in order to entice Trent Alexander-Arnold to join the club.
Alexander-Arnold, who is 26 years old, is scheduled to have his contract with Liverpool expire at the end of the current season. According to reports, he has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish giants.
Currently, the right-back has the opportunity to join the La Liga team without incurring any fees.
Nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly interested in acquiring the player in time for the Club World Cup, which will begin on June 15 of this year, as reported by The Sun.
An agreement between the clubs, which would include a transfer fee, would be necessary in order to make it possible for Alexander-Arnold to be released from his current contract, which is scheduled to expire on June 30. This would be an earlier release than was originally anticipated.
On June 12, the summer transfer window for the Premier League will open, which means that previously signed players will be eligible to register for the Club World Cup. La Liga, on the other hand, does not begin until July 1, after the tournament has already begun.
In addition, if Liverpool makes it to the final of the Champions League, their season might not be over until the 31st of May.
On the other hand, FIFA has already given their approval for “an exceptional registration window from the 1st to the 10th of June 2025 prior to the beginning of the competition.”
In a statement released by FIFA in October, the organisation stated that “following the deadline for the submission of the squad lists, as some players’ contracts will expire mid-competition, participating clubs may replace players during a restricted in-competition period from 27 June to 3 July 2025 within a set limit and according to specific limitations.” One of the limitations is that a “standard” registration window must be open for the club at the time.
On the other hand, the goal is to encourage clubs and players whose contracts are about to expire to find a suitable solution that will make it easier for the players to participate.
In contrast to Mohamed Salah, whose contract is also about to expire, Alexander-Arnold has been very quiet about his future plans. With his team currently leading the league by 13 points heading into gameweek 29, the defender will be hoping to win his second Premier League and Champions League title this season, regardless of what his future holds. This is because his team is currently in the lead in both competitions.
The Reds also prevailed over Paris Saint-Germain by a score of 1-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 match, which took place at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
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