Man City plot stunning Liverpool raid for free agent superstar

Manchester City have ‘already opened talks’ with Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to a sensational report.

The right-back’s contract situation at Liverpool is well-known. Alexander-Arnold is, as things stand, set to be a free agent next summer, though the Reds are determined to keep hold of their academy graduate and have officially offered him a new deal.

Alexander-Arnold’s expiring contract has attracted the attention of Real Madrid, who have been following him as a priority right-back target since the spring. Obviously, when Los Blancos come calling, you listen, although former Liverpool star Michael Owen has warned Trent off making the move.

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However, it appears that the Spanish champions are far from the only side to have hope of landing the England international. According to an eyebrow-raising report from CaughtOffside, Liverpool’s bitter Premier League rivals Man City are also in the mix.

Man City in Alexander-Arnold talks

The report claims that Pep Guardiola’s side have ‘already opened talks’ with the player’s camp, though the outlet refuses to make a prediction as to the potential outcome of the negotiations.

It must, of course, be said that this is a completely unrealistic transfer for several reasons. For one, Premier League clubs interested in a soon-to-be free agent from a fellow English side can only officially begin negotiations a month before the expiration of a contract rather than in January.

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Additionally, a transfer to the Etihad would be seen as an unforgivable betrayal, much more so than a move to Real Madrid, albeit that would also be far from a popular decision. It seems highly unlikely that the boyhood Liverpool fan would move to a direct Premier League rival.

It is also asserted that Barcelona are ‘prioritising’ the signing of Alexander-Arnold, though Real Madrid remain the clear favourites for his signature should he decide to call time on his Liverpool career. PSG are also said to hold a tentative interest.