Barcelona and Real Madrid target Trent Alexander-Arnold

With hopes of a deal to bring back Joao Cancelo from Manchester City looking slim, Barcelona are eyeing to secure a highly-rated younger Premier League right-back. And, that’s not it! Arch-rivals Real Madrid are also targeting Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.

It has been learned from various reports that FC Barcelona’s talks with Manchester City to bring back Joao Cancelo are not going smoothly. The Culers are suffering from a tough financial situation for some seasons now. Buying Cancelo, who impressed last season, is difficult. Loaning him again would be an ideal option for the Spanish giants. But, the possibilities of a deal are looking slim.

Why are Real Madrid and Barcelona interested in Trent Alexander-Arnold?

FC Barcelona have started to think about other options for the future. One of the most dynamic, attacking right-backs in the Premier League currently, Trent Alexander-Arnold has his deal with Liverpool expiring in the summer of 2025. Looking at this, the Spanish giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are aiming to sign the sensational side-back for free.

While possibilities of leaving the Reds look bleak for Trent, he will surely have his demand among top clubs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in his mind. To secure a contract extension, Liverpool will have to offer him a wage equivalent to the top earners in the club. He has been a pivotal part of Liverpool’s recent success and is currently valued at 70 million Euros by the Transfermarkt.

The 25-year-old has been a consistent performer for the Reds ever since the 2018-19 season. He has been in hot form for the past five seasons. In 2023-24, he played 28 Premier League, five Europa League, two FA Cup and two EFL Cup games. He even scored three goals in the Premier League last season.