Real Madrid now prepared to pay Liverpool in major Alexander-Arnold twist

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to shell out a six-figure fee to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before his Liverpool contract expires.

While it is official that the England international will be leaving the Reds once his contract expires, his exit may come a tad sooner.

Madrid have the Club World Cup to play in and that starts before June 30 - the last day of Trent's Anfield deal.

Real Madrid ready to pay over £500k for Alexander-Arnold

It's understood that Los Blancos do indeed want the right-back before the end of June and are willing to pay for him.

Despite securing his services potentially a few days before his deal runs out, the Spanish side are entitled to pay the Reds something.

According to Give Me Sport journalist Ben Jacobs, they have made contact with Liverpool to discuss the finer details.

They're willing to pay over £500k and an early exit is still being worked on.

Liverpool could look to drive up the asking price

Liverpool hold a strategic advantage in negotiations with Real Madrid over Alexander-Arnold's early departure.

This urgency from Madrid gives the Reds leverage to demand a higher fee than the £500k Madrid are willing to offer, which many may consider inadequate for a player of Alexander-Arnold’s calibre.

The Reds can push for a multi-million-pound compensation package, potentially £2-3million, citing his value as a 26-year-old vice-captain who helped secure their 20th league title.

They could also negotiate add-ons, such as a percentage of future winnings or a sell-on clause.

Additionally, the Reds can delay sanctioning the move until the last moment, increasing pressure on Madrid to meet their demands, while ensuring Alexander-Arnold remains professional, as he has under Arne Slot despite his decision to leave.

By maximising the fee and terms, the Merseyside outfit can reinvest in a replacement, mitigating the impact of losing a homegrown star and preserving their financial and competitive strength.