TEAMtalk reported that Real Madrid are open to selling Trent Alexander-Arnold if a suitable offer is received. Reporter Simon Phillips said Chelsea have surged to the front of the chasing pack for the player.
Real Madrid open to a sale
According to TEAMtalk insider Graeme Bailey, Real Madrid are open to selling Trent Alexander-Arnold. TEAMtalk also reported that Real Madrid are not pushing Trent Alexander-Arnold out, but are open to selling if a suitable offer is received.
According to Graeme Bailey, Trent Alexander-Arnold is weighing up his future and contemplating a return to England. TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are circling Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Chelsea move to the front
According to reporter Simon Phillips, Chelsea have surged to the front of the chasing pack for Trent Alexander-Arnold. TEAMtalk reported that Simon Phillips noted Xabi Alonso is keen to forge a reunion with Trent Alexander-Arnold at Stamford Bridge.
Right-back situation at Chelsea
Reece James is expected to miss around three months of action after undergoing knee surgery. TEAMtalk said Liverpool launched a deadline day loan bid for Malo Gusto over the summer.
TEAMtalk said Chelsea were willing to offload Malo Gusto, though only in a deal with permanence attached. TEAMtalk said Liverpool favoured a straight loan for Malo Gusto and did not agree to Chelsea's £75m asking price.
According to reporter Dean Jones, Chelsea could now wave goodbye to Malo Gusto in January, and their £75m asking price has been reduced.