Liverpool fans can breathe a sigh of relief after reports from Spain confirm that Real Madrid has officially abandoned its pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold for the January transfer window.

This twist is particularly uplifting as the right-back’s contract at Anfield is set to expire at the end of the season, making him eligible to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any overseas clubs starting January 1.

While Liverpool has yet to finalize a contract extension with Alexander-Arnold, the alarm bells are ringing. With just 43 days remaining until the January opening, there are concerns that a lucrative deal elsewhere may lure him away from Merseyside.

Real Madrid has been eyeing Alexander-Arnold as a potential star acquisition for their future, particularly given his extraordinary tally of 102 goal involvements during his tenure at Liverpool.

Initially, they showed interest in bringing him to Spain as a replacement for the injured Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, suggesting a cash offer of €25 million along with French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni for the talented right-back.

However, a new development from Relevo indicates that Real Madrid has drawn a line through any potential deal for January, as head coach Carlo Ancelotti has accepted the harsh truth that the club will be unable to bolster their squad mid-season.

This drastic shift has also closed the door on Tchouameni leaving, as the club now looks to retain him as a vital resource in light of their defensive woes.

Despite the current freeze on transfers, Alexander-Arnold remains on Real Madrid's radar for the summer window, and club officials are reportedly in continuous discussions with the player’s representatives, eager to explore their chances once the current season wraps up.

Yet recent reports suggest Real's hopes might be fading, especially after journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Liverpool has made significant progress in negotiations with Alexander-Arnold, possibly offering a record-breaking deal for an English player in the Premier League.

Coupled with this, Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, are optimistic that the talented defender will choose to remain at Anfield.

The whispers of a potential deal for January have been firmly quashed by respected journalist James Pearce, asserting that there is “absolutely zero chance” Alexander-Arnold will leave in the upcoming window.

Moreover, the player has publicly stated his ambition to at least finish the season as a Liverpool player, expressing his desire to captain the club.

In a statement reflecting his dedication to Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold said, “I want to be a Liverpool player this season is what I will say.

The most important thing is always trophies. This season we are looking really good, it is still early days, but we need a lot of consistency.”

As for Liverpool's transfer strategy, reports indicate that they have nearly finalized their first signing of the January transfer window, targeting Sevilla’s defender Loïc Badiashile.

Coach Arne Slot aims to strengthen his squad as they chase multiple trophies this season, while also setting sights on Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram for a summer acquisition.

The French forward, once on Jurgen Klopp's wishlist, could potentially shake up Liverpool’s attacking options.

With these developments, it appears that while Real Madrid's plans may have disintegrated, Liverpool stands firm as Alexander-Arnold seems destined to continue his journey at Anfield.

Fans are on edge as they await crucial updates regarding the player’s future amidst the swirling rumors of imminent signings in the January window!