Liverpool Transfer News LIVE – Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Move to Real Madrid ‘Confirmed’ Amid Ongoing Contract Negotiations

The latest updates from Liverpool include transfer rumors, with reports from Spain suggesting Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Although the January transfer window is still days away from officially opening, speculation has already intensified during the festive period.

For Liverpool, names such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah have dominated the headlines, as they are just days away from being able to negotiate pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs. As of New Year’s Day, they will officially enter the final six months of their contracts at Anfield.

In Alexander-Arnold’s case, Spanish publication Marca reports that the 26-year-old has informed Liverpool of his wish to join Real Madrid after this season. It is well-known that the Spanish and European champions highly regard Alexander-Arnold and are eager to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu next summer.

Here, the ECHO brings you the latest updates on Alexander-Arnold and other transfer news related to Arne Slot’s team.

Kelleher in demand, with overseas club interested in ‘keeper

Newcastle United are said to be interested in Caoimhin Kelleher ahead of the goalkeeper’s anticipated departure from Anfield next summer.

According to TEAMtalk, Eddie Howe is looking for a younger option to compete with or potentially replace Nick Pope, who will be 32 next season. Kelleher is reportedly on their radar alongside Burnley’s James Trafford, whom they bid £15million for during the summer window.

In addition to Newcastle, Fiorentina is also said to be eyeing Kelleher. The Serie A club, who currently have veteran Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea as their number one, is also monitoring Leeds United’s Illan Meslier, who stayed with the club after their relegation to the Championship.

Reds may have already found an Alexander-Arnold replacement thanks to Slot’s decision

If Trent Alexander-Arnold were to leave Anfield, Liverpool would face a significant challenge in replacing him.

This is a potential issue that Arne Slot hopes to avoid, but it’s one Liverpool cannot afford to overlook.

The good news for the Reds is that they may already have a replacement for Alexander-Arnold in place, without needing to make any signings in the transfer market.

Antonee Robinson’s transfer in January is reportedly a “realistic possibility,” with interest from Liverpool.

According to Football Insider, the club is closely monitoring the Fulham left-back, and they suggest that a significant deal in January remains likely. The report claims Robinson may be inclined to seek a move next year, whether during the midseason window or in the summer, with a January departure being particularly noteworthy.

However, Fulham may demand a hefty fee for the player, as he is under contract for another three and a half years. Robinson extended his deal until the summer of 2023 before the start of last season.