Kindee1688 Liverpool could still receive a fee from the sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold if Real Madrid want to bring in the assist-rich full-back for the Club World Cup before his contract with Liverpool expires at the end of June. Kindee1688

England star Alexander-Arnold is reportedly keen on a move to Real Madrid next season as he has yet to sign a new contract with Liverpool and is open to leaving Anfield for free after the end of the 2024/25 season. ( Kindee1688 )

Previously, during the January transfer window, Real Madrid made a £20m offer (around 880 million baht) to bring Alexander-Arnold to strengthen their team immediately because they had problems with several players in their back line who were injured, but the Reds rejected it, still hoping to persuade the player to extend his contract.

The current situation has made it likely that Los Blancos will sign the English full-back on a free transfer, with The Sun reporting on March 8 that the Reds could be in with a chance of cashing in if they decide to sell the youngster in the summer.

The case is a result of FIFA’s specific rules for this summer’s transfer market, as the Club World Cup will be held in the United States from June 14 to July 13. The world football organization has announced that participating teams will be able to sign two new players in advance before the regular summer transfer window opens from June 27 to July 3, which will be the period of the last eight teams, with Real Madrid starting their first group game against Al Hilal in Miami on June 18.

Alexander-Arnold’s contract with Liverpool expires on June 30, meaning if Los Blancos are keen to bring him to the Club World Cup, they could splash the cash to bring the 26-year-old in, although the Reds may not give up on trying to offer him a new deal.