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The winter transfer window has officially opened meaning Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are free to speak to clubs across Europe.

How it came to this we need to be analyzed and reviewed down the road.

Three players, who would potential make a World XI at the moment, can leave on a free transfer in just 6 months time.



It’s a crazy situation.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been subject to ongoing speculation with a move to Real Madrid since last season.

Despite his efforts, it has turned into the biggest football transfer story of the season.

After 20 years service at Anfield it is increasingly likely he will play his football in Spain next season, if reports are to be believed.

Marca have reported that Real have no alternative target for the right-back role.

They will not make any signing this winter if they can’t do a deal with Liverpool before Alexander-Arnold can leave on a free.

The fact that Real Madrid made an official approach to Liverpool would lead one to believe they’ve received some encouragement to do so.

Contract stand off

The Telegraph have reported that “Alexander-Arnold has been involved in lengthy contract talks but as in the case of teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, from the outset there was a gap between what the player believes he deserves for stellar service and what the club considers affordable within their budget and successful policy of self-sustainability.”

It now looks like Real Madrid are going to ramp up efforts to seal the signing of Alexander-Arnold.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that official talks are expected this month.

Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid’s intentions

Writing on X Romano said:

“Despite Liverpool’s reject to any approach for January move, Real Madrid remain fully focused on Trent Alexander-Arnold deal for July as free agent.

Formal talks with player side expected this month, as they’re now allowed to negotiate.

Real Madrid, on it since March.”

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