Report: Barcelona tried to hijack Real Madrid’s move for Liverpool star but failed | OneFootball

Barcelona made a bold attempt to disrupt Real Madrid’s transfer plans by trying to lure Trent Alexander-Arnold, but their efforts ultimately came to nothing.

According to reports from Fichajes, the Catalan club recently launched an unexpected push to secure the Liverpool star’s services, only to be met with firm resistance from the player himself.

Alexander-Arnold, whose contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the season, has become one of the most in-demand full-backs in world football.

With no significant progress in his renewal talks at Anfield, clubs across Europe have been monitoring his situation closely.

Real Madrid, however, have been working behind the scenes for months to bring the England international to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Barcelona’s valiant attempt

Despite Madrid’s long-standing interest, Barcelona attempted to hijack the deal in recent weeks. The Blaugrana tried to persuade the 26-year-old to consider a move to Catalonia, offering him the prospect of playing under Hansi Flick.

However, the player’s response was swift and unequivocal—his only desire is to wear the Real Madrid shirt.

Trent Alexander-Arnold will move to Real Madrid. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The failure to secure Alexander-Arnold serves as another setback for Barcelona, who continue to struggle in the transfer market due to financial constraints.

Their inability to compete with Madrid on high-profile signings has become evident once again, as the Spanish capital club has already positioned itself as the frontrunner for the Liverpool star’s signature.

Real Madrid will always lead the race

Madrid’s need to strengthen the right-back position has made Alexander-Arnold a priority for Florentino Perez and his team.

With Dani Carvajal entering the latter stages of his career and no long-term successor currently in place, the club views the Englishman as the ideal solution to reinforce the squad for years to come.

Unless there is an unforeseen twist, Alexander-Arnold’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu seems to be a formality.

For Barcelona, this failed pursuit is yet another example of the growing gap between them and their biggest rivals when it comes to attracting top-tier talent.