Ex-Liverpool star labels Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid switch ‘only a matter of time’

A former member of the attacking ranks at Liverpool has on Wednesday revealed his take that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Spain with Real Madrid should be considered all but imminent.

The name of defender Alexander-Arnold has of course dominated the headlines across all of Europe over the course of recent days.

This comes after the powers that be at Real Madrid ramped up their efforts to bring in the England international.

Ahead of the expiration of Alexander-Arnold’s contract at Anfield this coming summer, Los Blancos tabled a cash offer to land the right-back in January.

The bid in question was knocked back by Liverpool, who remain hopeful of ultimately reaching an agreement with the club’s defensive star regarding an extension.

As alluded to above, though, one ex-Reds star has this week made clear his take that TAA’s move to La Liga should be considered as good as done.

Taking to his official ‘X’ account, Michael Owen, who lined out for both Liverpool and Real Madrid during his career, assured:

‘The very fact that Real Madrid have now made their intentions clear towards signing Trent Alexander-Arnold leads me to believe that it’s only a matter of time before he signs for them. If he was going to sign a contract extension, Madrid wouldn’t have officially made their move. Secretive talks will have taken place. Huge news.’

Conor Laird – GSFN