With the opening of the winter transfer window, the three core players of Premier League leaders Liverpool - Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold - will all be free to negotiate with potential new clubs. Among them, Alexander-Arnold is undoubtedly the most likely to leave, as he has been previously linked with Real Madrid. On January 2nd, Spanish media outlet "As" reported that Real Madrid has made its first offer for Alexander-Arnold during the winter window. However, this offer has been perceived as somewhat "disrespectful" by outsiders. It is reported that Real Madrid's offer for Alexander-Arnold is not the 25 million euros disclosed by British media such as "The Telegraph," but no more than 15 million euros. It should be noted that Alexander-Arnold's current market value on the German "Transfer Market" is as high as 75 million euros, making Real Madrid's offer only one-fifth of his market value. The La Liga giants have also declared that if a deal cannot be reached at this price, they will wait until the summer window to sign Alexander-Arnold for free. It seems that Real Madrid is convinced that Alexander-Arnold will not go anywhere else, reminiscent of their previous move to sign Mbappe for free. The reason why Real Madrid is unwilling to pay a high price for Alexander-Arnold in the winter window is that he is not indispensable to the team. Players like Vazquez, Valverde, and young Asensio can play as right-backs, giving the club some room for maneuver without needing to panic and activate an emergency plan. Currently, the most passive party is…

In the whirlwind of football transfers, every move by a big-name player can stir the hearts of countless fans. Now, Liverpool's right-back, Arnold, finds himself at the center of such a storm. With his contract with the club nearing its end and Real Madrid extending an olive branch, a quiet battle about the future, loyalty, and dreams is unfolding. So, will Arnold really leave Liverpool in January to join Real Madrid? And how can Liverpool maintain their pursuit of the Premier League title amidst this turmoil? I. Contract Expiry and Real Madrid's Intentions Arnold's contract is set to expire at the end of this season, providing an excellent opportunity for long-coveting top clubs. Among them, Real Madrid is undoubtedly the most threatening. As one of Europe's top football giants, Real Madrid is renowned for its strong recruitment capabilities and attraction to top players. It seems they have now set their sights on Arnold. According to rumors, Real Madrid plans to attempt to sign Arnold for free next summer. However, surprisingly, they seem unsatisfied with waiting and are trying to complete the deal as early as January. This move undoubtedly puts immense pressure on Liverpool. After all, if Arnold were to leave in January, Liverpool would lose a key player, dealing a heavy blow to their Premier League title aspirations this season. II. Liverpool Rejects Offer, New Contract Negotiations Stalled In response to Real Madrid's offer, Liverpool reacted quickly and resolutely. They immediately rejected the offer and made it clear that they would not let Arnold leave easily. At the same…

17:10 - Rodri publicly responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's questioning, claiming that Ronaldo's remarks surprised him, and he is more aware of the workings of this award than anyone else. Ronaldo previously stated that it was unfair that Vinicius did not win the Ballon d'Or, Rodri deserved it, but Vinicius even more so. 17:00 - Once Olmo decides to leave Barcelona, the club's losses will reach 263 million euros, and Olmo is currently unable to participate in the Champions League and cup matches. Although both Olmo and Victor want to continue playing for Barcelona, their agents have also started paying attention to potential transfer opportunities in the transfer market. 16:58 - Luis Diaz's team is dissatisfied with Liverpool's failure to improve the player's contract, while Barcelona has been paying attention to the player for a long time. Real Madrid is willing to offer 20 million pounds for Arnold, and Ancelotti is also urging the club to quickly finalize Arnold's signing. Romano later reported that Liverpool will not engage in any substantive negotiations with Real Madrid during the winter window, and Liverpool insists that Arnold will not leave during the winter window. 16:23 - Arsenal is very interested in Guler and has been paying attention to the player for a long time, and Real Madrid also wants to loan out the player. 16:09 - Amorim hopes to introduce a new goalkeeper to compete with Onana for the starting position, as Amorim believes Onana has made too many recent mistakes. Manchester United is willing to listen to any offers for Casemiro, and several…

According to a report by Lewis Steele, a journalist from the British media "Daily Mail", Ancelotti, a familiar figure to Premier League fans and the head coach of Real Madrid, has become impatient and is urgently urging the club to sign Liverpool defender Arnold to strengthen Real Madrid's defensive capabilities! Let's take a look at the report from journalist Lewis Steele. Ancelotti is accelerating efforts to push Real Madrid to sign Arnold. Given the current situation, this Italian gold medal coach urgently needs Arnold. So what is the attitude of the senior management of Real Madrid? According to a report by the British media "Telegraph", Real Madrid is determined to sign Arnold and is prepared to spend 20 million pounds to force Liverpool to transfer Arnold in January. However, Liverpool believes that Arnold, as the vice-captain, holds a significant position within the team and insists that this English superstar-level defender will not leave Anfield so early. Arnold has performed well this season, with 23 appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists for Liverpool, which is considered a highlight in the field of defenders. Arnold, who came through the ranks at Liverpool, became a key player for the club early on. During his time at Liverpool, he won honors such as the Champions League and the Premier League title, also known as the crown prince of Liverpool. Liverpool has been fierce in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season, currently ranking first in the Premier League table with 14 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, and 45 points, likely…

In the first Premier League match of 2025, Arsenal achieved a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory against Brentford, bringing their points tally to 39. However, they still trail the league leaders, Liverpool, by 6 points, despite having played one fewer game. This seemingly small point difference is actually a formidable gap, as Liverpool under the Dutch coach Sloot plays with a fluid offense and an impenetrable defense, demonstrating remarkable stability. After Christmas, while Liverpool's smooth results are noteworthy, the attention-grabbing event is the pursuit of Liverpool players by major clubs during the winter transfer window. The club's key players, Salah, Van Dijk, and Arnold, have yet to renew their contracts, which can be seen as a mistake on Liverpool's part, leading to this situation. Despite Liverpool's optimistic stance, they are undoubtedly anxious, as top clubs like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan have begun their offensive, laying siege to the city. So, Fenway, are you nervous? Salah, the Egyptian Pharaoh, feels comfortable with his status and environment at Liverpool and has expressed his desire to stay. However, until the moment he signs on the dotted line, anything is possible. Paris Saint-Germain, after losing their French forward Mbappe to Real Madrid, has been struggling in the forward line. Enrique has long admired Salah, and at this crucial juncture of contract renewal, PSG has arrived with an aggressive offer. Liverpool offered Salah a two-year contract extension with a weekly salary of 400,000 euros, while PSG provided a more attractive deal: a three-year contract plus a weekly salary of 500,000 euros. This is…

Liverpool has been leading the Premier League table for a long time in the 2024-25 season, with a six-point lead after playing one less game in the first half of the season. What will be the final outcome for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool this season? In Klopp's first season at Liverpool, he achieved nothing! Pep Guardiola's first season at Manchester City also ended with no trophies! If Liverpool can win the Premier League title this season, Klopp will surpass two of the world's top managers, Klopp and Guardiola, by winning the Premier League title in his first season in England! Theoretically, Liverpool even has the possibility of winning the "quadruple" of the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup. At the very least, even if they only win the League Cup in the end, they can still surpass Klopp and Guardiola's achievements in their first season in the Premier League, as both of them had zero titles at the same time. But thinking like this now may be too optimistic. Last season, Klopp's last season coaching Liverpool, they were also leading the Premier League table halfway through the season, but they eventually finished third. Currently, Liverpool's main players in all three lines have almost no injuries and are maintaining full attendance, which is quite rare. Klopp's luck is quite good. Last summer transfer window, Liverpool sold some young players and made a lot of money. They used part of it to introduce Federico Chiesa before the window closed, but he was also left idle. New coach Klopp did not…

For Real Madrid, as the season progresses into its middle stages, the team's competitive form has gradually reached its peak. In the eyes of outsiders, Ancelotti's team is still one of the strongest contenders for the championship in various events this season. However, objectively speaking, the "trump card" that Real Madrid relies on most to win the championship at present is the championship experience of these players and Ancelotti's tactical level. If we simply look at the depth of the lineup, they do not have a significant advantage compared to their competitors, and even in some positions, Real Madrid's player reserves are very thin. Therefore, in this winter transfer window, Real Madrid is expected to welcome several important signings in a row. In the defensive line, Militao's injury undoubtedly had a significant impact on the team, directly leaving only one reliable central defender, Rudiger. In the first half of the season, this German international was the backbone of the defense, performing at a very high level whether paired with Joaquin or young Raul Asensio. However, considering that he is already 31 years old, if he cannot play due to injuries or other factors, Real Madrid's defensive efficiency may suffer a cliff-like decline. In addition, although Alaba has just recovered from a long-term injury, it is still unknown how much his competitive state can recover. This makes Real Madrid's recruitment of central defenders imminent. Originally, Real Madrid hoped to sign a top-level player with outstanding abilities in the winter window, including Bastoni, Lukeba and other players who once appeared on the…

Trent Alexander-Arnold wearing the Real Madrid crest Liverpool suffered a heavy blow in their efforts to retain Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Arne Slot hopes to alleviate the pressure of his departure by signing a long-term target. Alexander-Arnold, along with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, has a contract that expires this summer. However, unlike his Liverpool teammates, the Reds academy graduate appears set to leave the club rather than sign a new contract. Earlier this month, Salah openly stated that he is "closer to leaving" than staying due to Liverpool not offering him a new contract. However, a report on Friday claims that the Egyptian player is "prepared to sign a new contract" as he "has shown willingness to agree to a new contract." Despite Van Dijk rejecting the initial offer, the club seems equally confident in renewing his contract. However, their hopes of retaining Alexander-Arnold are slim. Spanish media outlet Marca reports that the Liverpool full-back "has told Liverpool's hierarchy that he wants to play for Real Madrid," which dealt a heavy blow to Alexander-Arnold after "the latest attempt at renewal by the Anfield hierarchy." The report adds: "There seems to be evidence that the defender has fallen into the temptation and the Madrid curse, which also means gaining a whole new experience, making it impossible to continue lateral attacks in such a situation." Due to Arne Slot's team topping the Premier League, Alexander-Arnold will not leave Liverpool in January. However, he can sign a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid, who will "only wait" as "negotiations for possible immediate inclusion…

Arnold is Liverpool's main right-back and also a role model for Liverpool's youth training players. Liverpool has been grooming Arnold in the direction of Gerrard, striving to make him the legendary captain of the team and a symbol of a one-club man. However, unfortunately, Arnold's contract renewal with Liverpool has not been smooth, and his next destination has become quite clear. Congratulations to Real Madrid! They have secured a dream signing, with the 26-year-old superstar taking over from Carvajal, alleviating Coach Ancelotti's urgent need. On December 28th, transfer news reported by José Félix Díaz, a Real Madrid correspondent for Marca, revealed that Arnold has informed Liverpool's management that he dreams of joining Real Madrid and playing for them. It is known that Liverpool hopes to renew Arnold's contract, but after several attempts, they have still not been able to sway Arnold, as the player wishes to go to Real Madrid. Liverpool now has two choices: either sell Arnold during the winter window or wait until the summer window to watch Arnold leave on a free transfer without receiving any transfer fee. Liverpool's multiple attempts to renew Arnold's contract have been unsuccessful, which was actually foreseeable. Real Madrid is considered the best team in the world and the top club, with very few players able to refuse an invitation from Real Madrid. Moreover, in the current Real Madrid squad, there is also Arnold's English friend Bellingham, with whom he has a great relationship. During England team training, Bellingham and Arnold often spend time together. In recent years, Real Madrid has been…