Trent Alexander-Arnold gets huge update as Real Madrid draw up ‘six-man fire sale list’
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold completed a move from Liverpool to Real Madrid in the summer, but has faced criticism around his performances for the Spanish sideFormer Liverpool man Trent Alexander-Arnold could be handed a big boost in his Real Madrid career in the summer, with the club reportedly preparing to sell one of his biggest competitors for a starting place.Alexander-Arnold completed a move from Liverpool to Real Madrid last summer, with his contract at Anfield coming to an end. The Reds did, however, receive a fee of around £10 million, to allow the full-back to move in time for the Club World Cup.The 27-year-old’s start to life with Real Madrid has not gone as smoothly as he may have hoped.
Two separate injuries have reduced his playing time, and he has been in and out of the starting line-up.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHe has also received some criticism for his performances when starting games for the club.
The 34-year-old is the main competition to Alexander-Arnold for a starting spot, with the Spaniard preferred for last weekend’s La Liga clash against Elche.A potential departure of Carvajal could give Alexander-Arnold the chance to cement himself as the first-choice right-back at the Bernabeu. He will hope a run of consistent starts will help him rediscover the form that he had for Liverpool, and secured him the move in the first place.The other names on the reported sale list for Real Madrid are defenders David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, left-backs Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia as well as midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.Real Madrid and Alexander-Arnold are back in action on Tuesday night as they travel to take on Man City in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash.The Spanish giants hold a 3-0 advantage from last week’s first leg thanks to Federico Valverde’s first half hat-trick.Alexander-Arnold started the first leg before being replaced by Carvajal with six minutes of normal time remaining.Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereWatch Liverpool vs Galatasaray on TNT SportsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.