Real Madrid hopes to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the Club World Cup begins.
The 26-year-old England defender will depart Liverpool upon contract expiration this summer, joining a Spanish club as a free agent.
Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold is out of contract on June 30th, yet the Club World Cup commences fourteen days earlier.
Real Madrid are reportedly in talks with Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold for a US-based FIFA tournament.
Reports suggest the Spanish club is mulling over a €1m (£850,000) buyout clause for Alexander-Arnold.
Another suggestion is that Real Madrid might cover Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool wages to resolve the situation.
Friendly discussions are believed to have taken place between all parties involved.
To prepare for the competition, Fifa has set a short initial transfer window for clubs to modify their teams, from June 1st to the 10th.
If Real Madrid signs Alexander-Arnold before the tournament, Liverpool can recoup some funds from a prized player who would otherwise depart Anfield without a transfer fee.
