Real Madrid reportedly believe they can sign Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold for a 'bargain fee' amid the uncertainty over life after Jurgen Klopp.
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Real Madrid linked with Alexander-ArnoldTargeting 'bargain fee' for Liverpool aceUncertainty at Anfield post-KloppWHAT HAPPENED?
Los Blancos have reportedly been 'monitoring' the 25-year-old's contract situation at Liverpool with the defender yet to sign a new deal. With the Reds prioritising a successor to manager Jurgen Klopp, who will leave at the end of the season, 90min reports this uncertainty over the German's replacement has delayed contract talks and Madrid are targeting a reduced fee for the England international.
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With Klopp's exit creeping ever nearer, Liverpool are aiming to secure a seamless transition and tying down Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah to new deals – all of which expire in 2025 – will help towards that, provided they are willing to sign after Klopp leaves.
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The Liverpool academy product – who is currently out injured with a knee problem – has played 302 times for his boyhood club since making his debut in the 2016/17 campaign. The full-back will hope to add to his tally and help his side in their pursuit of winning the Premier League and Europa League in the remainder of the season.
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Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool side, who sit second behind Premier League leaders Arsenal on goal difference, host Roberto De Zerbi's Brighton on Easter Sunday at Anfield, before entertaining relegation-threatened Sheffield United on April 4.