Real Madrid monitors Trent Alexander-Arnold; Reece James is not a possibility

Real Madrid is monitoring the contractual situation of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, as 90min has learned. The English defender is approaching the final 12 months of his contract and has yet to reach an agreement with the Reds to renew. The Anfield team's priority is to hire a new technical director, after Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool will undergo several changes to its structure for the next tournament. Michael Edwards has returned as CEO of football and will have a major say in the team's decision-making, while Richard Hughes will take over as sporting director in the summer. The search for a new coach continues for the Reds, especially considering that Xabi Alonso decided to remain with Bayer Leverkusen.

The fact that Liverpool has not yet defined its next technical director is a reason that has delayed talks between Alexander-Arnold and the club to extend their relationship. The side seeks to wait to know the identity of the new strategist to know what his plans are and what role he will play in the squad.

It is important to highlight that there are no tensions between Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool. Both sides have been transparent with their situations and are believed to understand each other's position, with contract negotiations progressing once Liverpool have identified a new manager.

Alexander-Arnold not yet guaranteed to stay at Liverpool, Real Madrid have stepped up their interest. The full-back is considered a standout talent who could be available for a reduced fee if talks with Liverpool break down.

In this sense, the meringues would be willing to make a move to sign Alexander-Arnold if he were available, but there is an awareness on the part of the Spanish team that Liverpool retains full control over the situation.

Alexander-Arnold is happy at Liverpool and the club have no plans to part ways with the right-back at all, but an agreement on an extension will not be reached until he is satisfied with the new manager's vision.

Madrid's interest in Alexander-Arnold arises after reports that linked Chelsea's Reece James with the merengue institution. As 90min learned, Real Madrid has information about James, but a move for the Chelsea captain does not seem viable.

There are several reasons, among them that James has never considered leaving Chelsea. The Blues likely won't even put a price on James. In this scenario, an offer in excess of £100m would likely be rejected, despite Chelsea's desire to sell several players this summer. James is simply not for sale this summer.