Real Madrid have begun to concede defeat in their bid to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in January, a report has revealed.
Alexander-Arnold is Madrid's main summer target tRANSFER window when, as it stands, he will be a free agent, but The Spanish team tried their luck for a cheap move earlier this month to try and address their defensive injury crisis.
Liverpool rejected the advances almost immediately, walking away Madrid is thinking about another offer. According to reliefthe chances of another bid being made are extremely slim, with Madrid agreeing to a January move will be very difficult to do.
Not only are Liverpool refusing to entertain the idea of selling Alexander-Arnold as they try to win the Premier League title, but the right-back has also vowed not to force a move away from his boyhood club.
Alexander-Arnold also believes a mid-season move to Spain is not the wisest move for his career and so, with no one at Anfield prepared to listen MadridUnder his proposals, a transfer in January is effectively ruled out.
News of Madrid's failure to sign Alexander-Arnold will not impress manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is reported to have clashed with those in charge behind the scenes for their reluctance to invest in the squad this month.
Dani Carvajal's long-term injury has left Lucas Vazquez as the only recognized right-back in the squad and Ancelotti has begun to admit that there will be no reinforcements before the summer.