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The ongoing season has been a tough one for Real Madrid, and major changes are anticipated to be brought about by the club for the next campaign.
Real Madrid were riddled with injuries throughout the season, and their deteriorating display crushed their chances of claiming the La Liga title. They were eliminated from the Champions League while also losing the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana finals to archrivals Barcelona.
Recently, head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that he will be taking his leave from Santiago Bernabeu later this month, and Xabi Alonso will be taking over. Now, with no remaining hopes of silverware for the season, Real Madrid seem to be putting their focus on the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Club World Cup is set to commence on June 14 and will be played across the United States. Real Madrid are keen on confirming the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool ahead of the competition.
Real Madrid's injury woes this season have mostly ailed their backline, with right-back Daniel Carvajal and centre-back Éder Militao sidelined for the entire campaign due to cruciate ligament tear.
With this crippled defense, Los Blancos' vision to have Alexander-Arnold in the squad ahead of the trip to the United States makes sense. However, the English defender is contracted with Liverpool until June 30.
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While an official announcement or agreement has not been made between the clubs and the player yet, Real Madrid are reported to have a workaround to include Alexander-Arnold in their squad for the Club World Cup.
What does Real Madrid need to do to bring on Trent Alexander-Arnold for FIFA Club World Cup?
Even though Alexander-Arnold will be joining Real Madrid as a free agent, the Spanish giants would have to pay a compensation fee for the 26-year-old if they want him to play in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Liverpool have asked for a fee estimated to be around €1 million from Real Madrid for their academy graduate's early release, according to ESPN.
Along with the fee, Alexander-Arnold will also not receive his salary at Liverpool for the month of June, as per Diario AS (via Madrid Xtra).
The report also mentioned that Real Madrid are hopeful of having Alexander-Arnold in their Club World Cup squad.
Real Madrid's first game in the FIFA Club World Cup is against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal and is slated for June 18, at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida.
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