Liverpool plot swap deal involving Trent Alexander-Arnold and Rodrygo
Liverpool are planning an ambitious trade deal between Trent Alexander Arnold and Rodrygo Goes at the end of the season, according to reports Central defense.
Rodrygo has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks, but the report from the Spanish publication claims that Florentino Perez is not willing to sanction his departure and rates the Brazilian very highly. The 23-year-old is a key player for real Madrid and they have already informed their representatives that they want to retain him even if Kylian Mbappé joins the club.
However, Liverpool intend to test Madrid's resolve to retain Rodrygo and the report says the Reds are preparing a shock swap deal involving Alexander-Arnold.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Spanish club and Los Blancos are reportedly weighing him up as a potential long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.
Alexander-Arnold has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the game and could prove to be an exceptional long-term acquisition for the Spanish club. It will be interesting to see if they are tempted to let Rodrygo go the other way if Liverpool are willing to sanction Alexander-Arnold's departure.
Swap deal seems extremely unlikely
That said, swap deals are extremely complicated and it seems highly unlikely that Liverpool will allow Alexander-Arnold to leave the club any time soon. He is an indispensable asset for the Reds and the 25-year-old is considered a future captain within the dressing room.
On top of that, Liverpool already lack quality and depth at right-back and cannot afford to let one of the best players in the world in that position leave the club.
Rodrygo would undoubtedly improve Liverpool in the future and is versatile enough to operate anywhere in the top three. However, Liverpool will not want to weaken the rest of their squad in order to sign him.
The Brazilian has 13 goals and eight assists in all competitions this season and is a key piece of Real Madrid's first team. His departure would weaken his attack and Carlo Ancelotti must do everything in his power to keep his job. £86 million valued forward.
