Man Utd 'could miss out on £50million' depending on Trent Alexander-Arnold decision

If Trent Alexander-Arnold does decide to quit Liverpool and move to Real Madrid, Manchester United could be missing out on a potential £50million windfall.

This hefty sum is linked to the reported fee that the Spanish titans are said to be considering offering for Diogo Dalot in their quest for a new right-back, as per i Sport.

With Dani Carvajal sidelined due to an ACL injury since October, the Champions League winners have been scouting for a replacement, and the Liverpool star is their prime target.

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However, 25-year-old Dalot, who has been a regular starter in the Premier League this season under both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim, is seen as a fallback option for Madrid if they fail to secure Alexander-Arnold – either on a permanent deal this month or free transfer in the summer when his contract expires at Anfield.

Earlier this week, The Athletic reported that the Premier League frontrunners rejected an approach from Madrid for their vice-captain. The 26-year-old is currently free to negotiate with other clubs and can even agree to a pre-contract agreement, reports the Mirror.

Liverpool still retain hope of him signing a contract extension, with discussions ongoing. Unlike his team-mate Mohamed Salah, Alexander-Arnold has chosen not to publicly discuss his contract situation, doing little to alleviate the concerns of Liverpool fans who fear they may soon lose their homegrown hero.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot recently addressed the future of Alexander-Arnold, Salah and Virgil van Dijk. When asked about the