It appears pretty much as good as carried out – Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is on his approach to Actual Madrid. Out of contract on the finish of the season, and having rebuffed all of Liverpool’s makes an attempt to get him to signal a brand new contract, Actual Madrid look as if they may get their man on the finish of a two-year lengthy pursuit.
Now the questions will flip to Alexander-Arnold’s match at Actual Madrid. Already there have been studies that veteran Lucas Vazquez could also be on his manner out of the membership on the finish of the season consequently, however the massive query for subsequent season is who will begin at right-back. Dani Carvajal turns 33 this 12 months, and is coming off the again of a cruciate ligament damage, however has additionally been invaluable for Los Blancos during the last two to 3 years when match.
How Carvajal recovers from his damage will little doubt be an important half in deciding who would be the starter subsequent season, but when he does get again to his earlier stage, he can be tough to depart out. Few are questioning the transfer from a long-term perspective, however The Athletic say Alexander-Arnold’s arrival may very well be a part of a wider shift.
Insider Guillermo Rai explains that whereas Actual Madrid are conscious that Alexander-Arnold has weaknesses defensively, he might rework their play in possession. Because the exit of Toni Kroos, enjoying out from the again has been a difficulty, and one thing they may look to deal with this summer season. ‘The workers at Actual Madrid don’t see him as Dani Carvajal’s substitute’, explains Rai, who highlights the truth that the Alexander-Arnold’s presence will give them a brand new dimension in that regard, and likewise be a set-piece specialist – two issues missing since Kroos’ exit.
Actual Madrid have additionally been linked with a midfielder this summer season, with Actual Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi seemingly atop their shortlist. Management and organisation in the midst of the pitch has been a difficulty all 12 months, and solely a pairing of Dani Ceballos and Aurelien Tchouameni for a short interval recommended they may address the pressure positioned upon them by the top-heavy assault.