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Liverpool yet to achieve breakthrough in contract talks with Real Madrid priority target
Liverpool are facing a critical situation with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future hanging in the balance.
According to a recent report from The Athletic, the Merseyside club is working tirelessly to secure a contract extension for their star right-back. However, as of now, no agreement has been reached, leaving his future uncertain.
Real Madrid’s interest in the player is no secret, and they are reportedly keeping a close watch on developments.
It must be noted that Alexander-Arnold’s current contract with Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the season, which puts the Reds in a precarious position.
If no deal is struck by January, the player will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England.
Real Madrid are watching from sidelines
Real Madrid are reportedly prioritising the pursuit of the English defender as they look to bolster their right-back position.
The Spanish giants are believed to be eyeing the opportunity to sign him on a free transfer next summer, making this a high-stakes situation for Liverpool.
Liverpool’s desire to retain their homegrown talent is clear, but the negotiations are proving to be challenging. The uncertainty has reportedly led to concerns at Anfield, while optimism is growing in Madrid.
Despite this, the situation remains fluid, with no definitive outcome yet. Decisions are expected to be made in 2025, or perhaps even sooner, as both parties work through the complexities of the deal.
In addition to Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid are also considering other options for the right-back position. Tottenham’s Pedro Porro, Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, and Sevilla’s Juanlu have all been linked as potential alternatives.
However, it is clear that Alexander-Arnold remains their top priority. For Real Madrid, it is like a soap opera being played out. On one hand, Liverpool are doing everything in their power to retain the defender, but the player is being lured by the temptation of playing for Los Blancos.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
