Real Madrid have reportedly 'accelerated talks' with Liverpool over an early transfer for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the hope that he can play for Los Blancos at this summer's Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold could be allowed to move thanks to the creation of a special transfer window by FIFA from June 1 to June 10 specifically for the Club World Cup. That comes after Liverpool rejected an approach from Los Merengues to sign Alexander-Arnold during the January transfer window. The impending arrival of Alexander-Arnold follows the major coup Real pulled off by announcing Alonso as their new manager. Alonso - who played for both Liverpool and Real during a fine career as a central midfielder - will officially assume his new post on June 1.

Source: The Times May 30, 2025 08:56 UTC