Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer plan includes Man City and Arsenal targets

Real Madrid is eyeing up a move for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, along with three other Premier League stars, as it looks to bolster its squad next summer.

The Spanish heavyweights have long been fans of Alexander-Arnold, whose future at Anfield is currently up in the air. The right-back's contract is set to expire next year, and he will be free to negotiate with clubs come January. However, it's not just Alexander-Arnold Real Madrid is interested in. They're also keeping tabs on several other English top-flight players.

Manchester City's Rodri is one such player. It's thought that the Spaniard is keen to return to his homeland at some point, and Real Madrid is closely following the ongoing investigation into City's alleged financial misconduct.

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According to The Independent, Los Blancos are keen to maintain strong ties with the Spanish national team, and Rodri, who played a key role in Spain's Euro 2024 victory, fits the bill perfectly, reports the Mirror.

Real Madrid's scouting department is also reportedly monitoring William Saliba and Cristian Romero. The club is looking to reinforce its defence, and Saliba is seen as a potential cornerstone for their backline. However, securing Saliba could prove challenging given Arsenal's recent resurgence. As a result, Tottenham's Romero has been identified as a possible alternative.

While speculation swirls around the potential exodus of Premier League stars to Real Madrid, there's a notable silence regarding Alexander-Arnolds next move. The full-back appears to be taking his time, contemplating his options in Liverpool post-Jurgen Klopp, while keeping close contact with Jude Bellingham, a pal who made the leap to La Liga giants last summer.

With contracts winding down for key Liverpool figures like Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk, new Reds chief Arne Slot plays it cool on their futures, offering nothing fresh. Last week, Slot maintained his stance: "Again, I'll give the boring answer, which you're going to get from me as long as there's no news about this, but we don't talk about contract situations over here."

Liverpool.com says: "Liverpool cannot afford to lose Alexander-Arnold for free under any circumstance. The fact they have let it get to this stage where he could leave next summer for free astonishing. The 25-year-old is the best right-back in the world, and with Real Madrid currently boasting a wealth of talent, the Reds will need to do everything they can to try and convince the Liverpool star his future is on Merseyside."