The Trent Alexander-Arnold update from Fabrizio Romano isn’t positive.

It’s no secret that Real Madrid is fond of Trent Alexander-Arnold; in fact, a number of connections over the past year or so have indicated that the Spanish champions envision the England international as Dani Carvajal’s long-term replacement.

The contract of the 32-year-old Spanish player expires in the summer of 2025, which also happens to be Trent’s Liverpool deal’s expiration date.

The Premier League and Champions League-winning defender is nearing the conclusion of his current contract, and concerningly for Reds fans, there has been a deafening lack of information surrounding an extension thus far.

This will provide challenges for newly appointed sporting director Richard Hughes and his new employer, FSG CEO of Football Michael Edwards, as they work to establish the framework for the era following Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool may have to consider moving the 25-year-old during the upcoming transfer window if a new contract cannot be reached, or else they run the risk of losing him for nothing come summertime.

And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that’s exactly what Santiago Bernabeu’s decision-makers have in mind for Alexander-Arnold.

Due to their successful use of free agents in previous seasons, Los Blancos were able to convince David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger to join them in the Spanish capital when their contracts with Chelsea and Bayern Munich expired, respectively.

They appear to have secured the greatest free agent signing of all time in Kylian Mbappe, the captain of France, this summer.

Romano says that since Real Madrid wants to sign Trent after his Liverpool contract expires, this is a storyline to watch over the coming months.

Alexander-Arnold recently listed Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane as his ideal party guests. Jude Bellingham, an English colleague who is currently a La Liga champion with Real, and Alexander-Arnold are believed to be close.

The Italian journalist told Mics, “Trent Alexander Arnold is another player they love, but I think it could be more next summer in case he doesn’t extend the contract.” “I believe it’s another target they have because they follow and adore this player.”

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Liverpool intensifies efforts to sign a long-term midfield player

Teun Koopmeiners, a talented player for Atalanta, is the target of Liverpool’s increased summer transfer window efforts.

The Dutch international has impressed the Reds, according to Italian publication Tutto Atalanta, after tallying 12 goals and dishing out four assists in 31 Serie A games this year.

With Jurgen Klopp leaving the team, Liverpool are preparing for a period of transition while Arne Slot prepares to take over as manager.

The team already has possible targets lined up for the upcoming transfer window, which opens next month.

Koopmeiners may lead the Merseyside club’s summer transfer activity. He has experience playing in the Dutch Eredivisie under new manager Slot.

According to the article, Atalanta had been asking for £51 million to sell the midfield midfielder, but they may now accept a price of roughly £43 million.

Liverpool will therefore have to shell out a substantial chunk of money to sign Koopmeiners this summer.

According to Tutto Atalanta, Juventus is leading this particular race and is also keen to sign him.

Even if Liverpool openly express their interest in signing Koopmeiners, the 26-year-old might be open to visiting Allianz Stadium this summer. As a result, they would have trouble acquiring him.

This season, the midfielder has proven that he may be a useful asset to his future club because to his versatility and production from the centre position.

Given that Liverpool would be receiving a player who can play a variety of positions and can contribute to goals from the midfield, their interest in the player makes sense.

Liverpool needs to bolster their other spots.

Additionally, the new manager will benefit from having a player signed who he knows well from his previous experience to ease the transition.

However, Liverpool has to concentrate on acquiring new defenders because they presently have a strong midfield after investing heavily in this area last summer.

Anfield is in dire need of a left back and a centre defender given how badly their defence has suffered this season