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IT WOULD BE A MARKET BOMB

FC Barcelona remains firm on the list of those interested in signing this 'top' right back

Published:9/12/2024 - 10:16h

Updated:9/12/2024 - 10:17h

FC Barcelona is closely monitoring its options to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool as a free agent in 2025. Will Barça manage to secure the services of the right-back?

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It is no secret to anyone that FC Barcelona is constantly on the lookout to be able to 'fish out' the best market alternatives when it comes to star players who end their contracts and could join the Blaugrana team as free agents. With this, they would avoid having to pay a high transfer fee to another team and instead negotiate directly with the player.

In that sense, Barcelona seems to be considering an addition that, if it were to happen, would undoubtedly be a real 'bombshell' both in sporting and economic terms. Why? Because the player in question would reinforce one of the positions that has generated the most debate recently: the right-back position. In that role, Jules Koundé has proven to be an interesting and consistently performing option, but he has recently had some performances that have created some uncertainty.

From an economic perspective, it would be a great deal, as Barcelona would be adding a player in the prime of his youth (26 years old) at zero cost. Additionally, whose market value, according to the 'Transfermarkt' website, stands at 70 million euros, being the highest-rated right-back in the market according to the metrics of that portal.

The player in question is right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, a player who might not bring the best memories to Barcelona due to that moment when, with a quickly and cleverly taken corner kick, he caught the entire Blaugrana defense off guard, allowing Divock Origi to score the 4-0 goal and seal Barcelona's debacle in the 2018-19 Champions League. However, this time his name might be resonating in the Blaugrana context for a more positive reason: his possible arrival at the Catalan team.

Barcelona still remains in the list of candidates for the signing of Alexander-Arnold

As reported by the English website 'CaughtOffside', since Liverpool has not yet reached an agreement with Alexander-Arnold to renew his contract with Anfield, which expires on June 30, 2025, the potential departure of the right-back becomes increasingly likely. Therefore, teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester City are intensifying their interest in the English player as the days go by.

Similarly, according to the same source, this transaction will not be easy for Barcelona if they decide to compete for it. Why? Mainly due to Liverpool's desire to retain their star player, and it is not ruled out that they may try to persuade him with a significant renewal offer. Additionally, in case this does not work out, Barcelona would have to deal with the possibility that other teams are one step ahead in the 'race' to secure the services of the right-back.

For instance, there are rumors that Manchester City has already contacted the player's agents with the intention of making him the potential successor to Kyle Walker and strengthen the right side. Likewise, PSG, a team that has shown significant economic power in successfully attracting star players on several occasions, would also consider him as a possible replacement in case of Achraf Hakimi's departure.

Will the Catalan team manage to secure the services of the English right-back?

At this point, it will be interesting to see if the apparent connection that Alexander-Arnold seems to have with Barcelona, a team to which he has hinted at on more than one occasion, will influence his final decision. Considering Barcelona's medium to long-term sporting project, it could also be a very attractive option for the English player.