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Trent Alexander-Arnold is close to joining Real Madrid.

That part is not in doubt.

But Madrid don’t want to wait until his Liverpool contract ends on June 30.

They want him available for the FIFA Club World Cup, which starts on June 14.

That’s the issue now.

The deal is nearly done, but Madrid are trying to speed things up.

And Liverpool aren’t going to just let it happen without something in return.

Liverpool know Alexander-Arnold is leaving.

They’ve tried to renew his deal, but he has ignored every approach.

People at the club still say “there’s still good feeling” between them and the player.

As one source put it, “they haven’t forgotten that he’s leaving without leaving any money in the coffers.”

Now according to AS, Madrid want him registered early.

FIFA has opened a special window for Club World Cup teams—from June 1 to 10.

Madrid play their first match on June 18 against Al Hilal.

Dani Carvajal may not be fully fit, so they want Alexander-Arnold ready to go.

Liverpool are not against letting him leave early—but they have conditions.

First, Alexander-Arnold would have to give up his salary for June.

That’s just under €1 million.

Second, Madrid would likely need to pay a small compensation fee.

Nothing huge—less than €1 million.

Liverpool aren’t looking to drag it out.

If Madrid pay up and Alexander-Arnold gives up his June wages, they can move fast.

In total, Liverpool could recover between €1.5 and €2 million.

The situation is clear.

Alexander-Arnold is leaving.

But if Madrid want him early, Liverpool want something in return.

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