Liverpool target’s agent sets the record straight on transfer – ‘I have no doubts’

Liverpool will be on the lookout for a Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement if the defender does join Real Madrid this summer – but one potential target doesn’t seem to fancy a move

Andrea Cambiaso has been linked with a move to Liverpool amid speculation that Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave Anfield on a free transfer this summer. But the defender’s agent insists his client is ‘not interested’ in moving any time soon.

The Reds are braced for Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid in the coming months once his contract expires. Los Blancos are long-term admirers of the England star, who is out of contract and has been free to negotiate with overseas clubs since January 1.

Given Alexander-Arnold’s influence in Arne Slot’s team, sourcing a replacement for the right-back will become a top priority if – or when – his departure is officially confirmed. And Cambiaso is said to be on the Reds’ shortlist after catching the eye at Juventus.

It was reported last week that the 25-year-old could be one of the players Liverpool make a move for. However, the player’s agent, Giovanni Bia, reckons Cambiaso wants to stay at Juventus.

Bia told TuttoMercatoWeb: “He is absolutely focused on Juventus. It is normal that there are these sirens being one of the strongest full-backs in Europe. There are a few movements around, for example Alexander Arnold seems like he could go to Real Madrid but in general there are various situations that could change.

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“At the moment he is not interested in anything, his objective is Juventus and to do very well there. He is absolutely happy at Juventus, he has always said it in a thousand ways and in a thousand places.

“His dream is to bring Juventus back to the highest levels, to play for Juventus and to have a great career at Juventus, helping the club to return to winning ways on a par with the European big names. But I have no doubts that within one or two years he will do it.”

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Bia’s comments will also come as a blow to Manchester City, who are said to have targeted Cambiaso back in January as part of a mid-season overhaul of Pep Guardiola’s playing squad.

And that could put City and Liverpool on a collision course this summer if both clubs are in the market for a new right-back.

As the noise and speculation over his future continues to grow, Alexander-Arnold is sidelined with an ankle injury. He missed the Merseyside derby in midweek and could be absent again on Sunday when Liverpool travel to Fulham.

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