Fabrizio Romano Responds to Reports of Trent Alexander-Arnold Informing Liverpool of Move to Real Madrid
Fabrizio Romano has weighed in on the claims from Spain that Trent Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool of his intention to join Real Madrid.
The reports, first published by Spanish outlet Marca on Saturday, stated that the 26-year-old full-back had allegedly told Liverpool‘s directors that he wants to make the move to Real Madrid.
As such, the outlet claimed a renewal at Liverpool was now ‘impossible,’ with a switch to the Bernabeu at some stage in 2025 assured.
The update prompted a flurry of questions into transfer guru Fabrizio Romano who has provided an update of his own via his YouTube channel.
Firstly, Romano reassured Liverpool fans that a January transfer is out of the question. If Liverpool have been informed of Alexander-Arnold’s intention to leave as Marca stated, the upcoming winter window would represent Liverpool’s final chance to cash in.
But per Romano, a January sale during a season in which Liverpool are competing for major honours has been completely ruled out.
“First point I want to touch on again is Trent is not a topic for January,” began Romano. “So January transfer window is not Trent transfer window.
“Trent will finish the season at Liverpool, for sure. Full focus on Liverpool. Liverpool are doing fantastic, Trent is doing fantastic… so everything is under control.”
What about the summer?
Regarding the summer, Romano went on to reaffirm Alexander-Arnold is Real Madrid’s top transfer target and the club are and will continue striving to sign him.
However, the trusted reporter declared that as of now, nothing has been agreed between Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid and perhaps crucially for Liverpool, “nothing has been communicated.”
In other words, Marca’s claims the right-back has informed Liverpool of his desire to leave are wide of the mark.
“For the summer, I keep repeating Real Madrid want Trent,” continued Romano. “Real Madrid are working on a deal for Trent. Real Madrid will push to sign Trent.
“So Real Madrid [have been] there since March, not today, not yesterday, not one month ago.
“He is a top target for Real Madrid, but what I can tell you at the moment is that nothing is agreed, nothing is done and nothing has been communicated.
