Real Madrid they remain firm in their push to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2025.
The Whites remain ready to make a formal move to start negotiations with the Liverpool defender in January.
The defense The League the champions are confident they can convince the England international against a contract renewal at Anfield with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.
Contract rules prevent talks from starting until Alexander-Arnold enters the final six months of his deal with Liverpool who have already tabled an offer for the 26-year-old.
According to reports from AS DiaryReal Madrid are considering other options if they fail to land Alexander-Arnold, including Spanish international Pedro Porro.
In any case, their No.1 object is Alexander-Arnold, as they watch from a distance until January.
The rest of 2024 is Liverpool's chance to convince Alexander-Arnold, with no pressure from Madrid, with no indication of his plans at this stage as the Reds remain top of the Premier League.