Arsenal and Liverpool are closely monitoring Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports from TEAMtalk and fussball-news.
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The 27-year-old defender is currently focused on remaining with the Spanish giants and is not planning a January exit.
Intermediaries have reached out to several English sides, including Manchester City and Chelsea, to gauge interest in the former Liverpool star.
Arsenal have emerged as a keen suitor as manager Mikel Arteta seeks additional defensive depth and creative output following ongoing injury struggles with Ben White.
Limited Role in Madrid
Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2025 after spending his entire senior career at Anfield.
During his debut season in Spain, he started over 20 matches, but his starting opportunities have become limited following Madrid's summer acquisition of Dutch right-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan under manager Jose Mourinho.
Despite limited playing time, the England international's contract at the Santiago Bernabeu extends through 2031, presenting a potential hurdle for any mid-season or summer transfer negotiations.
Club representatives and the player's camp plan to review his situation at the conclusion of the season rather than pushing for a departure in the upcoming winter transfer window.
Alongside their interest in Alexander-Arnold, English clubs are actively weighing other major moves.
Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward is eyeing a potential push for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, while Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde faces potential interest from Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window.
