Report: What Real Madrid plan to do in the transfer market after facing Liverpool in the Champions League

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Liverpool host Real Madrid in their next UEFA Champions League clash, with the reigning European champions likely having eyes on one particular player.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has emerged as a target for Madrid in recent weeks, with the Liverpool defender’s contract situation meaning that there’s a real chance that the right-back could move to the Spanish capital as a free-agent next summer.

With the January transfer window expected to be a busy one after a quiet summer, Madrid moving for Alexander-Arnold could be a realistic prospect if the Liverpool star’s desire to join Los Blancos in the 2025 increases.

And Madrid now have a plan for what they want to do in January that hinges on facing Liverpool.

Real Madrid to cement January transfer plans after Liverpool tie

According to AS, Madrid’s result at Anfield against Liverpool will play a role in what the Spanish giants do in the January transfer market, with the reigning European champions enduring a rough season in all competitions.

Madrid suffered another surprise loss in the Champions League this week at home against AC Milan, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side also nine points off FC Barcelona already in their bid to reclaim the La Liga title.

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With Liverpool icon Xabi Alonso lined up to replace Ancelotti, the connections between the Reds and Madrid are likely to continue way beyond the January transfer window, even if Alexander-Arnold ends up staying.

Indeed, Liverpool’s clash with Madrid was already penciled in as a big tie for the Reds, yet with transfer strategies now resting on the game, the Anfield side will want to ensure they secure a historic win on Merseyside against the European giants.

Liverpool need to prove why they’re perfect for Alexander-Arnold

Alexander-Arnold is more than likely out the door at Liverpool, with little movement happening in regards to the defender committing his future to the Reds despite his emotional attachment to the club.

Yet Liverpool winning against Madrid could send a message to Alexander-Arnold that Anfield is still the perfect club for the right-back having become a modern-day legend with the Reds.

And with Madrid now putting huge significance on the game, Liverpool will be fired up to get all three points against the Spanish giants, who will have all eyes on Alexander-Arnold.