Real Madrid may not have made many decisions about their summer transfer window, but there are one or two certainties, at least from their perspective. One of them will be the departure of Jesus Vallejo at the end of his contract, and another will be the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold at the end of his Liverpool contract.
Los Blancos has believed that Alexander-Arnold was more or less a foregone dealer since January, and it was reported in March that after further contact between the two parties, the only thing that was missing was the signature for him to arrive in Real Madrid. For many in Spain, the question is whether he will join his new team for the club World Cup or in the summer.
However, Liverpool has not yet given up the hope of completely retaining him, even if it remains difficult. Alexander-Arnold has remained cautious about his future, and it was picked up about that Mohamed Salah, who renewed his deal in the club, and usually places a selfie with the Liverpool goalkeeper, did not do this with the right back during the weekend. However, on Wednesday he went through that tradition.
According to the Liverpool Echo, the Reds will continue to hope that Alexander-Arnold will withdraw from the Real Madrid deal and will sign a new one in Anfield. That is why they did not mention Los Blancos's approach in January, and they will make a final attempt to keep him, as the Premier League celebrations are approaching.
It should be noted that this has been the line of Merseyside for the past nine months, while there has been an unwavering confidence of the Spanish capital that Alexander-Arnold will arrive in the summer. It would be a big surprise if he turned his decision and leave Real Madrid Renting. However, the lack of concern, or even reporting in Spain about the issue is perhaps telling.