Trent Alexander-Arnold is approaching the final four months of his Liverpool contract (Image: Getty)
are at risk of losing to this summer. And one of the players Anfield chiefs have reportedly earmarked as a candidate to replace him may soon be off the market.
Alexander-Arnold is approaching the final four months of his Reds contract, meaning Real have been free to negotiate with him since the start of January. With no breakthrough in sight on Merseyside, he is widely expected to take up the new challenge and link up with his good friend in the Spanish capital.
are unlikely to settle for anything less than a world-class replacement if they lose a player of Alexander-Arnold’s calibre.
Reports indicate that the Reds are among a host of top clubs keeping tabs on Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich. Like Alexander-Arnold, Kimmich’s contract expires this summer and there has been swirling speculation around his club future.
But in a major blow for , claims that Bayern are ‘advancing to the final stages’ of contract negotiations with Kimmich. The Bavarian giants have come back with an improved proposal and are now waiting to shake hands with their utility man.
Kimmich can play at right-back or in central midfield, and he has been a hugely reliable figure at the Allianz Arena since signing nearly 10 years ago.
Joshua Kimmich is close to agreeing a new contract at Bayern Munich (Image: Getty)
With over 400 first-team appearances, eight Bundesliga crowns and a Champions League title, Kimmich is one of Bayern’s longest-serving players. And he could see out his career in Germany if contract extension talks progress as expected.
Kimmich’s renewal would send back to the drawing board amid the looming threat of Alexander-Arnold’s departure. The Reds have been linked with the likes of Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong and Flamengo youngster Wesley as they scour the market for a new right-back.
But a player already on the books at Anfield may have a say in ‘s transfer market approach. Conor Bradley has made 12 Premier League appearances this season and many fans believe he is good enough to step straight into Alexander-Arnold’s shoes.
The 21-year-old fits a different profile to his Madrid-bound team-mate, but he has already come up with some exciting performances in big games.
Manager thinks he has what it takes. “I think it is going to be a bright future for him,” he said in October. “He is a very good player, and very good players are what we need here at .”